Bar Marco frames their Sage Advice cocktail with a base of sage-infused Ginzer Gin from Lawrenceville Distilling Co. This base blends with Suze Gentian Liqueur, pineapple, as well as a sage green peppercorn syrup. Here, the citrus from the pineapple rounds out the Gentian Liqueur, while the sage mellows the gin all in one herbaceous daydream.

How to Make Your Own Sage-Infused Gin

Start by selecting a good-quality plain gin (Bar Marco recommends Ginzer American Gin) and a handful of fresh sage leaves. Lightly bruise the leaves with your fingers to release their natural oils, then add them to a clean glass jar or bottle. Pour the gin over the sage, seal the container, and let it infuse in a cool, dark place for about 24 to 72 hours, depending on how strong you want the flavor. Taste it periodically to avoid overpowering the gin. Once the desired flavor is reached, strain out the sage leaves using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, and then transfer the infused gin into a clean bottle.

Sage Advice: A Sage-Infused Gin Cocktail

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• Author: Kelsey Holmberg and Shelby Ciarallo at Bar Marco

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Description

Keep the additional sage-infused gin for other creative cocktails.

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Ingredients

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• 1.5 oz sage-infused Ginzer Gin
• 1 oz fresh pineapple
• .25 oz suze gentian
• .25 oz house sage and green peppercorn syrup
• 2 drops saline

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Instructions

1. Add 1 oz of fresh pineapple (either small chunks or juice) to a cocktail shaker and gently muddle it to release its juice.
2. Add 1.5 oz of sage-infused Ginzer gin, 0.25 oz of Suze gentian liqueur, and 0.25 oz of sage and green peppercorn syrup. Add two drops of saline solution to enhance the flavors. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
3. Double strain the mixture.

Recipe by Kelsey Holmberg and Shelby Ciarallo at Bar Marco
Photography by Dave Bryce

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