THE BUCKLEY

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This sage- and lime-infused gin cocktail is perfect for brunch. Cocchi Americano-an Italian aperitif wine-is beloved for its citrus, herbal, and bitter flavor.

Provided by Ben Clemons

Categories     Gin     Wine     Alcoholic     Herb     Brunch     Cocktail Party     Cocktail     Spirit     Spring     Sage     Drink     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 9

For the sage syrup:
20 fresh sage leaves
1 cup sugar
For the cocktail
1 ounce gin
1/2 ounce Cocchi Aperitivo Americano or Lillet Blanc
3/4 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 ounce Campari
Sage leaf for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small pot, combine 20 sage leaves, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil then lower heat to moderately low and simmer until aromatic and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Allow syrup to cool, then pour through a fine-mesh sieve and discard the sage. DO AHEAD: The sage simple syrup can be made in advance and stored, in an airtight container in the refrigerator, up to 1 week
  • In a cocktail shaker, combine 3/4 ounce sage simple syrup with the gin, Cocchi Aperitivo Americano, and lime juice. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until completely mixed, about 20 seconds. Strain into a chilled champagne coupe, then slowly add the Campari so that it settles at the bottom of the glass. Garnish with a fresh sage leaf.

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