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Sage Apple Spritz | Taste and Tipple

Sage Apple Spritz

This is the perfect Thanksgiving cocktail but can be enjoyed throughout the fall and winter.

Course Drinks
Cuisine Canadian
Keyword Amaro, Apple Cider, Sparkling Wine, Whisky, Wine Cocktails
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Author Yvonne Langen

Ingredients

  • 1½ oz apple cider
  • 1 oz rye
  • 1 oz Amaro Nonino
  • 1/4 oz allspice dram (optional)
  • ½ oz lemon juice
  • ½ oz rich demerara syrup
  • 3 dashes Angostura bitters
  • 3 oz dry sparkling wine like Cava or Prosecco
  • 1 sprig fresh sage for garnish

Rich Demerara Syrup

  • 2 cups demerara sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients, except sparkling wine and sage, to a cocktail shaker. Add ice.

  2. Shake until well-chilled.

  3. Strain into an ice-filled wine glass. Top with sparkling wine and stir to combine.

  4. Garnish with a sprig of fresh sage.

Rich Demerara Syrup

  1. Add demerara sugar and water to a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat.

  2. Stir regularly until sugar is dissolved - about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.

  3. Strain into an air-tight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.