THE COMPASS

Next time you need a gorgeous, light aperitif, look no further than The Compass. Sage gives the familiar flavor of pink grapefruit an herbal lift, and sparkling wine adds a refreshing effervescence. This is an easy one to batch and serve throughout your next brunch or dinner.

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Prep time: 25 minutes

Makes 1 cocktail

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Ingredients: 

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1/2 oz sage simple syrup (1/2 cup fresh sage, 1 cup granulated sugar)

1+1/2 oz gin
2 oz pink grapefruit juice
Cava or other sparkling wine, chilled
Fresh sage for garnish

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Instructions:

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1.) To make the sage syrup, begin by simmering 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan until the sugar is fully dissolved. Next, take the syrup off the heat and soak 1/2 cup of fresh sage in the warm syrup. The longer you let the syrup sit, the stronger it will be, but I recommend at least 15 minutes. Strain the syrup before use.

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2.) In a cocktail shaker, combine gin, grapefruit juice, and sage syrup with ice. Shake for 10-15 seconds and strain into a coupe glass. Top with cava and garnish with a fresh sage leaf.