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A whiskey sour cocktail in a glass with foam on top, garnished with a green leaf and drops of bitters, sits on a wooden board with lemon wedges and herbs nearby.
Kristen Stevens

Sage Whiskey Sour

A sage whiskey sour made with whiskey, fresh lemon, and herbaceous sage syrup. Add an egg white or cocktail foamer for that signature silky top.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail

Ingredients  

  • 2 ounces whiskey
  • ¾ ounce lemon juice
  • ½ ounce sage syrup
  • 1 ounce egg white or a few drops of cocktail foamer
  • 3 drops bitters
  • 1 candied sage leaf

Method
 

  1. Add the whiskey, lemon juice, sage syrup, and egg white or cocktail foamer to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously (without ice) for 30 seconds.
    2 ounces whiskey, ¾ ounce lemon juice, 1 ounce egg white
    A glass with a small amount of frothy liquid sits on a wooden board, surrounded by sage leaves, purple flowers, and a bowl of lemon wedges.
  2. Add ice to the shaker and shake again for about 20 seconds, until the cocktail is cold. Note: If you like cocktails that are fairly sweet, take a sip and add up to ½ ounce of extra simple syrup.
    A glass filled with a frothy light-colored drink sits on a wooden board next to a metal shaker, fresh herbs, and a bowl of lemon wedges.
  3. Strain your sage whiskey sour into a rocks glass - if you used egg white or foam, do not add ice to your glass. 
    A glass of frothy light-colored beverage sits on a wooden board, surrounded by lemon slices, fresh sage leaves, and purple flowers.
  4. Dot three drops of bitters on top of the foam, then garnish with a small sugared sage leaf placed on the foam. (If you haven't used cocktail foam, a large sugared sage leaf looks nice resting on the edge of the glass.
    3 drops bitters, 1 candied sage leaf
    A frothy cocktail garnished with a sage leaf and three drops of bitters, served in a glass on a wooden board with fresh sage leaves and lemon wedges nearby.
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