Prep Time
- 5 min
Difficulty
- easy
Serves
- 1
Ingredients
Method
- 1
Prepare the glass with an absinthe rinse: Lightly mist the inside of a chilled coupe with absinthe. If using drops, add 2–3 and rotate to coat.(Note: how too much absinthe overtakes the palate; the goal is a whisper of aroma)
- 2
Build the cocktail in the shaker: Add sage gin, orange liqueur, Lillet/Cocchi, and lemon.
- 3
Shake: Add ice and shake firmly for 10–12 seconds. Note: A proper hard shake adds texture, integrates citrus, and chills quickly.
- 4
Double strain: Pour through the hawthorn and fine mesh into the absinthe-rinsed coupe.(Note: This step removes pulp and ice chips to create the iconic satin texture of the drink.)
- 5
Manicure and express the lemon peel: Hold the peel skin-side down, gently warm between fingers, and express oils over the surface of the drink.
- 6
Garnish: Rest the peel on the rim or float it neatly.
Story
Herbaceous and bright, the Black Sage Remedy layers the earthy sage gin with citrusy orange liqueur and a whisper of absinthe, creating a refined, aromatic twist on the classic Corpse Reviver No. 2.
Easy enough to master in 5 min and built to serve one, this easy cocktail belongs in your regular rotation.
At its heart, Sage Gin0.75 oz Orange Liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau) is balanced by Lillet or Cocchi Americano and Lemon Juice, lending a bright and citrusy finish that lets quality ingredients shine.
Serve it for warm-weather sipping or share it with friends on a slow afternoon. Every pour is built on spirits distilled at Black Fox Farm & Distillery, a farm-to-glass distillery in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
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