This is my really simple twist on a basic Gin Rickey.
The gin: I wanted to highlight the delicious flavor of Monkey 47 gin; a small batch gin distilled in the botanical fairy tale woods of Germany’s Black Forest.
My little twist: Sage is a subtle herb that adds a depth to anything, and happens to be one of my favorites. In an effort to not overpower this exquisite gin, I used only a small amount of sage just for an added quirk.
The cup: Since this cocktail is a simple version of a classic Gin Rickey, it should be served in a highball (or a Collins) glass. But, let’s focus on how fantastic it looks in the official Monkey 47 earthenware Becher cup (pictured). Thanks to a really cool genie, I finally got my hands on this gorgeous vessel.
The Sage Monkey
Ingredients
- 2 oz. Monkey 47 botanical gin
- ½ oz. lime juice
- 2-3 fresh sage leaves (& more for garnish)
- seltzer
Instructions
- Mull the Sage leaves with lime juice.
- Fill a highball glass with ice.
- Pour mulled sage lime juice over ice. (If you choose, you can use a sieve to filter out the leaves.)
- Pour in the Monkey 47 gin.
- Top with seltzer.Garnish with lime wheel (dried or fresh) and sage leaves.
![Memories: [Sept 2016 - Pienza, Italy] - I finally got to witness the famous Gioco di Cacio al Fuso in Pienza, Tuscany. A traditional game where four teams, dressed in medieval garb, compete using Pienza’s famous pecorino cheese. Contestants kneel on the floor and roll their wheel of pecorino to bring it as close as possible to an upright spindle. If you’re in Tuscany the first week of September, make the effort to visit the quaint and beautiful town, located south of Siena in the postcard picturesque area of Val d’Orcia. ✈️ I miss travel.
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