Sparkling Sage Lemon Drops
As the sun casts its golden glow over the horizon, there's nothing quite like sipping on a perfectly crafted cocktail to celebrate life's beautiful moments. And today, I have a remarkable recipe to share with you: Sparkling Sage Lemon Drops. This delightful concoction brings together the zing of fresh lemons, the effervescence of sparkling wine, and the aromatic touch of sage. Join me as we dive into the art of mixology and create a drink that will leave you longing for more.
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
- 1 resealable bottle.
- 6 flutes glasses
Ingredients
- Sage and Lemon Sugar Syrup
- 6 ounces water
- 10 sage leaves
- Juice of 2 medium lemons
- 1 cup + 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 6 ounces prepared syrup
- 1 (750ml) bottle Spanish Cava (well chilled)
- 6 lemon zest twists
- 6 sage leaves
Instructions
- Add the water, sugar, sage, and lemon juice in a saucepan over moderately high heat. Bring to a boil then take off the heat and set to one side for an hour.
- Strain the syrup into a resealable bottle.
- Pour 1 ounce of syrup into each of 6 flutes glasses Top each until full with Cava and garnish each cocktail with a lemon twist and a sage leaf. Enjoy!
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Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, infuse your simple syrup with sage leaves. Simply combine equal parts water and sugar in a saucepan, add a handful of fresh sage leaves, and gently simmer until the sugar dissolves. Allow it to cool completely before using it in the cocktail. Trust me, this herbal infusion will take your Sparkling Sage Lemon Drops to a whole new level. Don't forget to subscribe to my blog for more tantalizing recipes and mixology tips!