Blackberry Sage Vodka Smash
COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 5 Sage Leaves
- 10 Blackberries
- 22,5/30 ml Simple Syrup
- 45 ml Vodka
- 7,5 ml Fresh Lime Juice
- 60 ml Soda Water (Chilled)
GARNISH:
- Sprig of Sage
- Skewered Blackberries
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Muddle sage and blackberries in a cocktail shaker together with simple syrup.
• Add vodka, lime juice and ice.
• Shake until chilled.
• Double strain over fresh ice into a cocktail glass.
• Top with chilled soda water.
• Garnish with a sprig of sage and skewered blackberries.
Cocktail author: Ksenia Prints.
Blackberry Sage Vodka Smash is a delicious quick cocktail anyone can make with just basic ingredients available in most local supermarkets. While being simple to make it is still delicious, refreshing and stunning looking cocktail with a slight summer vibe.
Choosing Vodka as a base spirit ensures that muddled sage and blackberries take the center stage and no subtlety of the gentle botanicals is lost. I chose to make the drink with simple syrup instead of granulated sugar to make sure ingredients combine easily and all sugar is incorporated. While recipe calls for 15 g of sugar which translates to 30 ml of simple syrup, I prefer to tone it down to 22,5 ml since blackberries already contain a lot of sweetness and I prefer a bit more tartness in my tall drinks. A touch of lime juice helps with the balance and brings some additional freshness with a splash of soda water bringing effervescence.
In the end, this is a simple fruity and herbaceous cocktail, perfectly suited to relax with while sitting in your on back garden or a terrace.