Sage Brown Derby

A sophisticated twist on the classic Brown Derby cocktail, combining rye whiskey with fresh citrus juices and aromatic sage. This refreshing cocktail balances the spiciness of rye with tart grapefruit and lime, sweetened with agave nectar.

1 servings
2 min

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces rye whiskey
  • 1 ounce fresh red or pink grapefruit juice
  • ½ ounce fresh lime juice
  • ¼ ounce agave syrup (nectar)
  • 2 dashes bitters
  • 1 leaf fresh sage leaf

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine whiskey, grapefruit juice, lime juice, agave, and bitters in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice and shake until outside is frosty, about 30 seconds; strain into a coupe glass. Slap sage leaf between your palms until fragrant; float on top of cocktail.

    2 min