Sage Syrup
Sage Syrup is just Simple Syrup with sage infused. If you can make Simple Syrup, you can make Sage Syrup.Use this syrup for any cocktail recipe that calls for Simple Syrup, but where you want to add a little bit of savoury sage elements. This isn't for every cocktail, so use it wisely. You may have some luck combining this syrup with berries or pineapple, but you may be surprsied elsewhere.Like our other syrups based on Simple Syrup, we like a Rich Simple Syrup since it will last longer. Of course this makes it sweeter, so adjust accordingly.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 2 cups White Sugar
- 8 Sage Leaves
Instructions
- Make Simple Syrup by combining water and sugar in a saucepan. Slowly bring to a boil while stirring constantly, making sure the sugar fully disolves.
- Allow to boil for about one minute.
- Remove from heat and allow sage to soak in the syrup for about 30-60 minutes.
- Pour into a steralised bottle*.
Notes
*A note on sterilising bottles: it's important to ensure that the bottles you use are very clean to avoid contamination of your syrups. There are a few options here whether you want to boil the bottle (be careful!) or put them through a dishwasher. Some may use high proof spirit to sterilise but this may not do the job, however you should be able to find pure food safe alcohol or steriliser at home brew supply stores if that's your thing.
If properly sterilised, this syrup should be good to keep for a long time in your pantry.