Ingredients
1 cup sage plus extra leaves for each glass
Rye or whiskey/bourbon of your choice
Orange bitters
Angostura bitters
Ice
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/4 cup peppercorns
Preparation
Syrup:
Bring water to simmer and add sugar and peppercorns. Cook until sugar is dissolved and mixture thickens some. Add 1 cup chopped sage leaves and remove from heat. Steep 10 minutes and allow to cool some before straining into a clean vessel for portioning.
Measurements per glass:
Peel a nice thick piece of orange rind and place in glass. Press firmly with a utensil to release oil.
Add 1/2 oz sage peppercorn simple syrup
Add 2 dashes orange bitters
Add 2 dashes angostura bitters
Add ice
Pour 2 oz rye over ice and stir well
Rub sage between your fingers to release essence before dropping into your glass.
