Tequila Honey Sage Smash

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Recipe by Catherine Pla

Makes 1 cocktail

Tequila Honey Sage Smash

Honey and lemon, sage and tequila. These flavors just go together. Serve with a side of Cheddar Jalapeno Poppers to round out your happy hour.

  • 1⁄2 and organic lemon, cut into wedges

  • 6 fresh sage leaves

  • 2 oz reposado tequila

  • 3⁄4 oz honey simple syrup (equal parts boiling water and honey)

  • 1 dash Angostura bitters

  • Sparkling water

  • Sage leaves for garnish

Add lemon, sage and tequila to a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add ice, honey syrup, and bitters and shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with ice. Top off with sparkling water if desired. Garnish with sage leaves and lemon.

Honey Simple Syrup

  • 1⁄4 c honey

  • 1⁄4 c water

Add honey and water to a small saucepan and heat over medium high heat. Simmer until honey has dissolved and remove from heat. Store refrigerated for up to a month.

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