Glassware: Collins Glass
Ingredients:
1.5 oz. Bourbon
.75 oz. Combier Orange Liqueur
.25 oz. Lemon Juice
4-6 Sage Leaves
4 oz. Green Tea (cold)
Garnish: Sage Sprig
Directions: Combine all the ingredients, except for the green tea, into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake to a slow 13 count. Using a double strain technique, strain the drink from the shaker over a fine mesh kitchen strainer over fresh ice. Top with cold green tea, stir to mix, then garnish, serve, and enjoy.
Flavor Profile: For a whiskey drink, this beverage is on the lighter side. The orange liqueur* will cut the edge off the whiskey as will the dash of lemon juice. The sweetness from the orange liqueur is lighter than using a syrup and is easier to reduce. The sage adds an herbal yet refreshing quality, allowing the caramel tones and overall flavors of the whiskey to soften and combine with the rest of the ingredients. The green tea is simply to add refreshment and relaxation. The final notes should be those of refreshment, slightly herbal, with a touch of citrus for balance.
Background: Everyone wants an awesome home bar. In the great classic films, people socialized near one. This has continued through today. A home bar screams fun and friends: a place to show off your mixology skills and, even more, to enjoy comradery. This drink has a classic foundation – a whiskey smash – but has sage instead of mint and green tea added for a refreshing and cooling factor. Ultimately, it’s an easy drink to make but one that makes the maker look like a pro. Perfect to be made and shared at a great home bar.
