Cocktail Recipe: Prairie Sunset Sipper
Embark on a journey across the amber waves of grain with the Prairie Sunset Sipper, a cocktail as vast and untamed as the American frontier. Crafted with a blend of artisanal whiskey, golden honey harvested from the prairie fields, and a whisper of aromatic sage, this libation captures the essence of our nation’s heartland. Raise your glass to the boundless spirit of the prairie and savor the sunset in every sip.
Prairie Sunset Sipper
Ingredients
- 2 oz artisanal whiskey
- 1/2 oz prairie honey syrup (made with equal parts prairie honey and water)
- 1/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 oz sage-infused simple syrup
- Sprig of fresh sage, for garnish
Sage Infused Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Handful of fresh sage leaves
Instructions
- Begin by infusing the simple syrup with sage. In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add a handful of fresh sage leaves to the saucepan and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the syrup cool completely. Once cooled, strain out the sage leaves and store the syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- To make the cocktail, fill a shaker with ice.
- Add artisanal whiskey, prairie honey syrup, fresh lemon juice, and sage-infused simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh sage for an aromatic finish.
- Raise your glass to the expansive beauty of the prairie and savor the tranquility of the Prairie Sunset Sipper.
