Recipe courtesy of Dave Whitton
Watch the preparation of this recipe.
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Servings: 1
- Total Time: 2 hr 15 min
- Preparation Time: 10 min
- Resting Time: 2 hr
- Cooking Time: 5 min
- 5 fresh sage leaves
- Shaved ice
- 2 ounces Green Tea-Infused Vodka, recipe below
- 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 ounce Honey Peach Syrup, see recipe below
- 2 dashes bitters (suggested: Angostura)
- Ice cubes (for shaking)
- Splash of club soda
- 1 bar spoon of freshly mashed peaches (for garnish)
Honey Peach Syrup:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup fresh peach juice
Green Tea-Infused Vodka:
- 1 bottle vodka (Haute Vodka recommended)
- 5 bags of green tea (Bigelow recommended)
Instructions:
- Place one fresh sage leaf in a small mason jar and press lightly; avoid muddling. Add shaved ice on top.
- Combine the Green Tea-Infused Vodka, lemon juice, Honey Peach Syrup, and bitters in a metal cocktail shaker. Fill with ice cubes, cover tightly, and shake well.
- Add more shaved ice and 3 additional sage leaves to the mason jar. Strain the shaken mixture into the jar.
- Top with additional shaved ice and stir gently. Add a splash of club soda just up to the jar's neck.
- Finish by adding more shaved ice and garnish with mashed fresh peaches and the remaining sage leaf.
Honey Peach Syrup Preparation:
Discover the refreshing art of mixology with this captivating cocktail! In a small saucepan, blend honey and fresh peach juice. Bring to a gentle boil until perfectly combined, then cool. Bottle and chill until you're ready to craft your masterpiece.
Green Tea-Infused Vodka Preparation:
Elevate your home bar with this simple infusion. Pour vodka into a 32-ounce mason jar, add tea bags, seal, and let steep in a cool, dark spot for 2 hours. Remove tea bags and dive into creating unforgettable drinks that impress every guest.
Note: This recipe is shared by a culinary expert and has not been tested for home cooking.
