Blood Sage

Time: Approx. 5 – 10 minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 2 Blood orange wedges
• 2 Fresh sage leaves
• 2 oz Preferred gin (Beefeaters or Aviation are top choices)
• ¾ oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
• ¾ oz Simple Syrup (optional) 
• 1 Egg white 
• 1 Fresh sage leaf for garnish

Directions

1. Add the orange wedges, sage leaves, and lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Muddle gently. 
2. Add gin, simple syrup, and egg white. Shake vigorously and without ice. Be sure to have a good grip on the shaker top and bottom to secure pressure! 
3. Add ice and vigorously shake again until cold. 
4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 
5. Garnish with sage leaf.
6. Enjoy and drink responsibly!

**Want to make it vegan? Omit the egg white. Bonus! Add seltzer or tonic water for a fizzy Gin Sour. 

**Reduced sugar? Use less Simple Syrup, or omit entirely.