How to Make a Ginger-Sage Martini | Tasting Table Recipe
Prep Time:
25 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Servings:
1 cocktail
Ingredients
½ cup water
½ cup sugar
One 1-inch pieces of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
6 sage leaves, bruised, stems included
1½ ounces vodka
1 ounce pear juice
¼ ounce ginger-sage simple syrup
½ ounce fresh lemon juice
2 dashes orange bitters
Directions
Make the ginger-sage simple syrup: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the water, sugar, ginger and sage. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely before straining the syrup into an airtight container. Store the simple syrup in the refrigerator until ready to use. Make ahead: The syrup can be made up to a week in advance.
Make the cocktail: In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, pear juice, simple syrup, lemon juice and bitters. Shake vigorously and strain into a coupe and serve.