Ingredients
For the sage cinnamon simple syrup:
½ cup sugar
½ cup water
2 cinnamon sticks
4 large sage leaves
For one pear & sage spritz mocktail:
2 oz pear juice
1 ½ oz Cedar’s Wild
1 oz sage cinnamon simple syrup
½ oz lemon juice
2 oz tonic water
Garnish with fresh pear slices and fresh sage leaves
Instructions
- Make the sage and cinnamon simple syrup: add 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a small pot with 4 sage leaves and 2 cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil over high heat and then turn to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes to infuse. Remove the cinnamon sticks and sage leaves and store the simple syrup in an airtight container.
- To make one mocktail: to a cocktail shaker or mason jar with a lid add the pear juice, Ceder’s Wild, sage cinnamon simple syrup and lemon juice. Add a handful of ice and shake for 10-20 seconds.
- Add ice cubes to a low cocktail glass. Pour in the mocktail and top with tonic water. Garnish with pear slices and fresh sage leaves. Cheers and enjoy!
TIPS
- Make the sage cinnamon simple syrup ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.