Sage Margarita
A herbal and sour tequila cocktail ∙ Muddle; Shake ∙ 4 min ∙ 20.6% ABV ∙
The Sage Margarita is a Margarita with fresh sage: tequila reposado, triple sec and lime juice shaken with lightly muddled sage leaves, served up.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- In the base of the shaker, lightly muddle: Sage leaves 3 pcs
- Add the remaining ingredients: Tequila reposado 60 mlTriple sec 30 mlLime juice 30 mlSugar syrup 5 ml
- Shake with ice
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a sage leaf
Tips
- Press the three sage leaves lightly and briefly before the liquids go in; mash them and the drink turns bitter and grassy.
History
The Sage Margarita has no single documented creator or bar of origin. It belongs to a wave of herb-infused Margarita riffs that bartenders began muddling into the classic template as the cocktail-renaissance era embraced fresh herbs alongside citrus and agave spirits. Fresh sage leaves are muddled into the shake, giving the tequila sour a savory, aromatic edge that the original recipe never had.
The Margarita it builds on is a tequila, orange liqueur, and lime sour.
FAQ
What is in a Sage Margarita?
60 ml tequila reposado, 30 ml triple sec, 30 ml fresh lime juice, 5 ml sugar syrup, and 3 sage leaves, lightly muddled before the liquids go in. A sage leaf replaces the usual lime wheel or salt rim as garnish.
