Honeyed Apple Fizz with Sage and Lemon

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A bright and effervescent cocktail marrying crisp apple, honey sweetness, and herbaceous sage, topped with sparkling water for a refreshing finish. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together apple brandy, fresh lemon juice, honey syrup (1:1 honey to water) for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 170 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 170 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle 3 fresh sage leaves with 3/4 oz honey syrup to release oils.
  2. Step 2: Add 1.5 oz apple brandy and 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice to the shaker along with ice cubes filling to the brim.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Step 4: Double strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz sparkling water and stir gently once to combine.
  6. Step 6: Garnish by slapping a sage leaf between your hands and placing it on top, with a thin lemon wheel on the rim.

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