Honey Sage Bourbon Bliss

This delightful Honey Sage Bourbon Bliss cocktail combines the comforting flavors of honey, sage, and orange with the richness of southern bourbon. Served over ice and topped with a splash of apple cider, it's the perfect blend of fresh, mellow, and slightly sweet flavors that will make it a fall favorite for everyone.

Honey Sage Bourbon Bliss

A refreshing and slightly sweet cocktail made with a simple syrup of honey, sage, and orange, combined with southern bourbon over ice and topped with apple cider.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 2 sage leaves, plus more for garnish
  • 1/4 of an orange, cut into 2 halves
  • 1 1/2 oz bourbon
  • Splash of apple cider
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. In a medium skillet on high heat, combine water, honey, sugar, 2 sage leaves, and 2 orange slices. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the honey and sugar have dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
  3. Fill a glass with ice and pour the bourbon over the ice.
  4. Evenly distribute the simple syrup into the glass.
  5. Garnish with sage leaves and an orange slice.
  6. Top off with a splash of apple cider.
  7. Enjoy!