Sage Peppercorn Gin Sour

Sage Peppercorn Gin Sour

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 4 oz gin (I used Botanist)
• 1 oz egg whites
• 1 oz sage peppercorn simple syrup
• 2 oz lemon juice
• Ice
• Sage leaves
• Angostura bitters

Sage peppercorn simple syrup

• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup water
• 6 black peppercorns
• 5-6 sage leaves

Directions:

1. SAGE PEPPERCORN SIMPLE SYRUP: In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and black peppercorns over medium heat.
2. Bring to a simmer, then add the sage leaves. Continue to simmer for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and allow the peppercorns and sage to steep for 30-60 minutes.
3. Strain the simple syrup into a jar or container and keep in the fridge.
4. MAKE THE COCKTAIL: In a cocktail shaker, add the gin, lemon juice, egg whites, and sage peppercorn simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes.
5. Remove the lid and add a generous handful of ice. Put the lid on and shake vigorously.
6. Strain the cocktail into two chilled coupe glasses. Garnish with a few angostura drops and sage leaves.