Prep Time
- 5 min
Difficulty
- easy
Serves
- 1
Ingredients
Method
- 1
Add the raspberries and sage leaves to a cocktail shaker and gently muddle to release their flavours.
- 2
Add the Sage Gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice.
- 3
Shake until well chilled.
- 4
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- 5
Top with tonic water to taste.
- 6
Garnish with fresh raspberries and a sage leaf.
Story
The Moment
Some of the best summer flavours come straight from the garden.
Fresh herbs, ripe berries, and bright citrus have a way of making even an ordinary afternoon feel like an occasion. The Sage Gin Spritzer brings those flavours together in a cocktail that's vibrant, refreshing, and full of seasonal character.
Juicy raspberries add a touch of sweetness, lime brings a lively burst of citrus, and fresh sage offers an aromatic finish that lingers long after the last sip. Topped with tonic water, it's light enough for a warm afternoon and flavourful enough to savour well into the evening.
The Spirit Connection
Black Fox Limited Edition Sage Gin celebrates one of the garden's most distinctive herbs.
Crafted from ingredients grown on our Canadian prairie soil, its savoury, aromatic character adds depth without overpowering the cocktail, allowing the fresh raspberries and lime to remain bright and expressive. The result is a refreshing balance of fruit, citrus, and botanicals that feels both familiar and a little unexpected.
It's a reminder that great cocktails often begin with simple ingredients, thoughtfully combined.
Glassware & Garnish
Glassware: Rocks glass. Garnish: Fresh sage leaf and raspberries.
Make It Your Own
This spritzer is wonderfully adaptable throughout the growing season:
- Add a splash of soda water: alongside the tonic for a lighter finish
- Muddle a few blackberries or strawberries: for a seasonal variation
- Increase the sage slightly: if you enjoy a more herbal profile
- Replace the tonic with sparkling water: for a drier, fruit-forward cocktail
- Batch the muddled fruit, gin, lime juice, and syrup: ahead of time, then top each glass with tonic just before serving
Serve & Pair
Best enjoyed when the garden is in full bloom.
Perfect for:
- Summer evenings on the patio
- Garden parties
- Outdoor brunches
- Celebrating berry season
- Relaxing after a day in the garden
Pairs well with:
- Goat cheese
- Grilled chicken
- Fresh berry salads
- Light pastries
- Herb-roasted vegetables
Experience Cocktails at Our Saskatoon Distillery
Want to experience this garden-fresh seasonal cocktail right at the source? Visit our Saskatoon-area tasting room to enjoy our award-winning spirits where they are made. Walk the farm where our ingredients are grown, join us for a distillery tour, or reserve a table to relax on our patio.
Explore More
If you enjoyed this, you might also like:
- Boreal Mint Spritzer (for another refreshing seasonal favourite)
- Secret Garden (for a herb-forward cocktail with a softer floral profile)
- Rhubarb Spritz (for bright, sparkling seasonal flavour)