The Sage Lady is a new cocktail that was created to celebrate the release of Absolut Mango Vodka. What I thoroughly enjoy about this cocktail is its use of fresh sage, which is an herb rarely seen in cocktails but has great unexplored possibilities. In this instance it is paired with the sultry taste of mango and the refreshing flavor of fresh cucumber. The orange of Cointreau and the peach bitters (Fee Brothers) are bonuses that balance everything out.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 parts Absolut Mango Vodka
- 2-3 fresh sage leaves
- 3 slices of cucumber
- 1 part simple syrup
- 1/2 part Cointreau
- dash of peach bitters
Preparation:
- Muddle cucumber, simple syrup and sage.
- Shake with ice.
- Fine strain into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a spanked sage leaf.
