Sage Advice

A thoughtful zero-proof cocktail that showcases sage's wisdom through Clean Co and pear juice harmony. The lime provides brightness while sage syrup adds earthy depth, finished with Flavour Blaster aromatics that enhance the drink's contemplative nature and Mercury-ruled herbal properties.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Clean Co Clean G

• 1 oz fresh pear juice

• 0.75 oz fresh lime juice

• 0.5 oz sage syrup*

• 4 fresh sage leaves

• Pear fan for garnish

• Additional sage leaf for garnish

*Sage Syrup:

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves

Instructions

1. Prepare sage syrup: Boil sugar and water, add sage leaves. Simmer 5 minutes, cool completely, strain and bottle.

2. In a shaker, gently muddle 3 sage leaves to release oils.

3. Add Clean Co Clean G, pear juice, lime juice, and sage syrup.

4. Shake with ice and fine strain into chilled coupe.

5. Create pear fan by making thin parallel cuts, fan out gently.

6. Garnish with pear fan and fresh sage leaf.

7. Optional: Add sage smoke bubble using Flavour Blaster for enhanced aromatics.

Notes

• Sage syrup keeps refrigerated for up to 2 weeks

• Muddle sage gently to avoid bitterness

• Pear should be ripe but firm for best juice extraction

• Best served in a coupe or Nick & Nora glass

• Perfect for contemplative moments, evening reflection, or wise conversations