Beverages Cocktails: Smokin’ Sage Molasses Bourbon

Smoked sage adds rich flavor to a molasses syrup used to sweeten a bourbon and apple cider cocktail. Smoking the sage can be done right on the stove-top!

1. Course: Drink, Cocktail
2. Cuisine: American, Mexican
3. Preparation Time: 15 minutes
4. Ingredients: 7
5. Servings: 6
6. Author: McCormick

INGREDIENTS

Smoked Sage Molasses Syrup

• 1/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 2 tbsp McCormick® Rubbed Sage

Bourbon Cocktail

• Ice cubes
• 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups McCormick bourbon
• 6 tbsp Smoked Sage Molasses Syrup,

PREPARATION

1
For the Smoked Sage Molasses Syrup, mix water, molasses and smoked sage in small saucepan. Bring to simmer on medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes.

2
Strain through fine sieve. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled. (This makes enough syrup for 6 cocktails)

3
Fill cocktail shaker half full with ice cubes. Add 1/2 cup each apple cider and bourbon, and 2 tablespoons Smoked Sage Molasses Syrup; shake until well mixed and chilled.

4
Strain into 2 cocktail glasses. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 6 cocktails.