Sage Simple Syrup Recipe
Made with fresh sage leaves, this earthy herbal syrup brings savory, peppery notes to cocktails and mocktails. Perfect year-round with bourbon, brandy, gin, or vodka, and pairs beautifully with citrus, honey, and apple cider.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup white sugar
- 10 fresh sage leaves discard stems
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Reduce heat and add the sage leaves. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes (or longer if you want a stronger flavor).
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a sterilized glass jar.
- Discard or compost the sage leaves.
- Store in the refrigerator for a week or you can pop it into the freezer for a few months.
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Nutrition
Serving: 8ozCalories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 0.003gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 0.004gSugar: 25gCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.02mg
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