Fresh sage brings an earthy, herbal edge to the tart cranberry character of TAG Muskoka Cranberry Vodka, a smash that tastes like the first cold morning of the season.

Ingredients

2 oz TAG Muskoka Cranberry Vodka
3-4 fresh sage leaves
3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
Sage sprig (garnish)

Instructions

Gently muddle the sage leaves in a shaker (don't shred). Add Cranberry Vodka, lemon juice, and simple syrup with ice. Shake hard until well chilled. Double strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a fresh sage sprig.

Craving more herbal cocktails? Our Ginslinger Cucumber Smash follows the same technique with a different botanical twist.