Sage Swizzle Delight

This tropical and wintry cocktail, named "Sage Swizzle Delight," is a unique concoction of Old Tom Gin, apple cider, and a blend of delightful flavors. It's a playful twist on the classic tiki drinks, with layers of sage and fruity notes, finished off with a drizzle of light-bodied red wine. The recipe is inspired by Jim McCourt's "The 56 Swizzle" but with a personalized touch, bringing together the flavors of the 39th parallel in Paonia.

Sage Swizzle Delight

Sage Swizzle Delight is a tropical and wintry cocktail featuring Old Tom Gin, apple cider, and a blend of delightful flavors, with a finishing touch of light-bodied red wine.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 oz orgeat
  • Fresh sage for muddling and garnish
  • 1 1/2 oz apple cider
  • 1 oz Ransom Spirits Old Tom gin
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1/2 oz Laird's Applejack
  • 1/2 oz ginger syrup
  • 1/4 oz Amaro Montenegro
  • 1/4 oz Pierre Ferrand dry curacao
  • 1/4 oz Rothman and Winter orchard apricot
  • 2 dashes cardamom bitters
  • Drizzle of light-bodied red wine

Instructions

  1. Gently muddle a few sage leaves with the orgeat in a tall glass.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients, except for the red wine and sage.
  3. Fill the glass 2/3 full with crushed ice and stir well to incorporate the ingredients.
  4. Add more ice to form a mound over the top, then drizzle with red wine and garnish with a sage bundle.