Winter’s arrival doesn’t mean it’s time to put away the tequila. SAGE MARGARITA3 Fresh sage leaves2 oz Tequila (reposado or better)1 oz Triple sec (Cointreau is ideal)1 oz Freshly squeezed lime juice1 tsp Agave or simple syrup Lightly muddle (to bruise) the sage leaves in the base of a shaker; add the other ingredients and … Continue reading The Sage Margarita
Cointreau
The Lucien Gaudin
When I made this recipe the first time, I kiddingly described it as a “warm-up” cocktail—the one you have while you mix your “real” one—due to its diminutive size. It tops out at 3 ounces, including ice melt. But it’s a cocktail with history, created in Paris almost a century ago (when 3 ounces was … Continue reading The Lucien Gaudin
The Libation Lounge 