Limoncello Sage Collins
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
- 0.75 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.25 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Add all ingredients to shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fill Collins glass with ice
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Strain mixture into ice-filled Collins glass
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Garnish with sage sprig
Cocktail Description
This Italian-British fusion brings a Mediterranean garden party to your glass, balancing gin's botanical punch with limoncello's sunny sweetness and an herbal twist from both sage and the enigmatic Strega.
The Limoncello Sage Collins tastes like a sophisticated lemonade that grew up and traveled abroad, with bright citrus notes from the grapefruit and lemon playing against the gin's juniper backbone while Strega adds a whisper of saffron and mint complexity. Pink grapefruit gives it a gentle bitterness that keeps things interesting, and that sage garnish isn't just for show—it adds an aromatic earthiness that ties everything together. This drink shines at outdoor gatherings during late spring and summer, especially at brunches or afternoon get-togethers when you want something refreshing but not too heavy. The recipe calls for a good shake and strain over fresh ice, making it moderately easy to pull off as long as you're comfortable juicing fresh citrus and measuring multiple ingredients. Pair this Collins with lighter Mediterranean fare like grilled fish, caprese salad, or lemon-herb chicken, though it's equally at home alongside charcuterie boards loaded with prosciutto and aged cheeses. The herbaceous quality also makes it surprisingly good with pesto-based dishes or anything featuring fresh herbs and olive oil.
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