Rock of Sages
| 3 whole | Maraschino cherry (from jar in syrup) |
| 4 fresh | Sage leaves |
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Cognac (brandy) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Strucchi Rosso Vermouth |
| 1 fl oz | Pineapple juice |
| 1 barspoon | Maraschino (Marasca) syrup (from cherry jar) |
Garnish: Maraschino cherries & sage leaves
How to make
Glassware
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
Method:
MUDDLE cherries in base of shaker. Add sage leaves and lightly bruise with the muddler. Add other ingredients, SHAKE with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass.
Health & Nutrition
Alcohol content:
We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:
- 16.1 grams of pure alcohol
Allergens:
Recipe contains the following allergens:
- Rosso/rouge/sweet vermouth (di Torino) — Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites
History
Adapted from a recipe created in 2015 by Dominic Krempels at Archer Street, Soho, London, England. Dominic's original recipe calls for Martell XO cognac and Cocchi Storico Vermouth di Torino rosso vermouth.
Review
As the name suggests, sage subtly influences this fruity cognac based cocktail served on the rocks. Fruity and easy.
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Rich, flavoursome honey replaces sugar syrup in this delicious Daiquiri. The fuller your honey, the more flavoursome your rum should be.
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A cocktail that dates from the early 20th century, when it was made without egg white and served straight-up. However, this more contemporary...
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Fruity, yet spirit-forward. Looking at the ingredients, this cocktail should be very sweet. It is rich, but it is surprising how the dilution from...
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Comments & Discussion
My sage leaves are small, so I add almost double.