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Sunset Sage Margarita Recipe | |
Mexican Beverage | |
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Ingredients:
1 fresh sage leaf1 1/2 ounces tequila 1/2 ounce Cointreau, Triple Sec, or Grand Marnier 1/2 ounce cranberry juice cocktail 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice Fresh sage leaf for garnish Simple Syrup: 4 cups sugar 4 cups water
Directions:
Crush the sage leaf and drop into a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice, then measure in the remaining liquid ingredients. Cap and shake vigorously until very cold.Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and float a fresh sage leaf for garnish. For simple syrup: Combine the sugar and water in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Bottle and store at room temperature until needed. Keeps indefinitely. Makes 1 drink. Simple syrup is also available at bar supply stores.
The margarita goes high fashion with this elegant presentation. Fresh sage is a natural with the dusty flavor of tequila, and I recommend using reposado tequila, such as El Tosoro, for this drink.
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