This Sage Gimlet is a wonderful refreshing cocktail, the Sage and Pink Grapefruit work harmoniously and the colour has such a wonderful hue. This recipe is taken from the Green Shoots x Seedlip Cocktail recipe book.

INGREDIENTS

• 50ml Seedlip Spice 94
• 40ml Pink Grapefruit Juice 15ml Lime Juice
• 30ml Simple Syrup
• 6 Sage Leaves.

METHOD

1. Add all liquid ingredients along with 5 sage leaves into a cocktail shaker.
2. Fill with ice and shake.
3. Double strain into coupe glass.
4. Garnish with remaining sage leaf.

SAGE: Sage (Salvia officinalis) was used by Romans in sacred ceremonies, as they believed that it can bring longevity. The scientific name Salvia derives from the Latin word ‘salveo’ which means ‘salvation’, ‘to be in good health’, ‘to save’ and ‘to heal’.