Grapefruit and Sage Champagne Cocktails

• Produce

  • 2 bunches Sage, fresh leaves
  • 1 Sage, fresh leaves

• Condiments

  • 1 Sage simple syrup

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 cup Sugar

• Drinks

  • 1 Pink grapefruit juice

• Frozen

  • 1 Ice cubes

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 1 Angostura bitters
  • 1 Champagne or other sparkling white wine

• Liquids

  • 1 cup Water

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Description

Ingredients

• For the Simple Syrup
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 bunches of fresh sage leaves
• For the Cocktails
• Pink grapefruit juice
• Sage simple syrup
• Angostura bitters
• Ice cubes
• Champagne or other sparkling white wine
• Fresh sage leaves

Directions

• Make the simple syrup. Combine the sugar and water over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture starts to simmer and the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in the sage and cook for 30 seconds more. Then remove the saucepan from the heat and set it aside to cool. Once the simple syrup has cooled to room temperature, remove and discard the sage. Transfer the simple syrup to a clean re-sealable container and store it in your refrigerator until you are ready to use it.
• Make the cocktails. For a single cocktail, vigorously shake 3 ounces (6 tablespoons) grapefruit juice, 1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) of the sage simple syrup and 2-3 dashes of bitters in a shaker with ice. Strain into a glass with fresh ice. Top with about 1/2 cup of champagne. Garnish with fresh sage leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.