Name: Sage Greyhound Cocktails
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces grapefruit juice; 4 ounces vodka; 1 oz sage simple syrup; Fresh sage

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Sage Greyhound Cocktails

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Ingredients

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Sage Greyhound Cocktails

Sage Greyhound Cocktail

8 ounces grapefruit juice

4 ounces vodka

1 oz sage simple syrup(1 part water, 1 part sugar, a few sage leaves)

Fresh sage

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Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and a few leaves of fresh sage. Bring to a simmer, pressing on the sage with the back of a spoon to release the oils. After a couple of minutes, remove from heat and let cool completely.

To make the greyhounds, combine the grapefruit juice, vodka, and sage simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill with ice, and shake until the outside starts to get frosty, about 20-30 seconds. Strain into two martini glasses. Twist a sage leaf over each cocktail to release the oils. Garnish the cocktail with fresh sage. Serve!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Infuse Sage Syrup Correctly 🌿
Heat your simple syrup to just below boiling, then remove from heat and steep fresh sage leaves for 15-20 minutes to extract maximum flavor without bitterness from over-extraction.
Chill Your Glassware 🧊
Pre-chill your coupe or rocks glasses in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before serving to maintain the cocktail's temperature and prevent dilution from melting ice.
Fresh Grapefruit Juice Makes All the Difference 🍊
Always use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice rather than bottled—it provides superior brightness and prevents the metallic taste that can occur when sage syrup combines with oxidized juice.
Balance Sage Syrup to Spirit Ratio 📏
Use a 1:1 ratio of sage syrup to vodka (approximately 0.5 oz each) to ensure the sage flavor complements rather than overpowers the grapefruit and spirit components.
Garnish with Purpose 🌱
Slap a fresh sage leaf between your palms just before placing it on the drink to release essential oils and aromatics that enhance both flavor and aroma perception.