Mountain Sage Whiskey Sour

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An herbal twist on the classic whiskey sour featuring fresh sage for an earthy aroma and balanced flavor. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, fresh lemon juice, sage simple syrup 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 180 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: 10 min Serves 1 Cocktails & Drinks cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare sage simple syrup by simmering equal parts sugar and water with fresh sage leaves, then cooling and straining.
  2. Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim. Pour in 2 oz bourbon whiskey, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3/4 oz sage simple syrup, and 1/2 oz egg white.
  3. Step 3: Shake vigorously without ice for 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
  4. Step 4: Add ice cubes to the shaker and shake again vigorously for 12 seconds until the shaker frosts.
  5. Step 5: Double strain into a chilled coupe glass to remove ice shards and sage bits.
  6. Step 6: Garnish by gently slapping a fresh sage leaf between your hands to release its aroma and place it atop the foam.

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