I started cocktail week in 2015 as an opportunity for me to celebrate adult beverages in an approachable way. I’m not a bartender but I love to experiment and try out new things at home. You know, sort of like a home baker? But with cocktails instead. I love focusing on simple cocktails (check out one of my 5 minute cocktails) and I believe cocktails don’t have to be difficult to make at home. This year, I’m so excited to focus on WOMEN INSPIRED COCKTAILS – I can barely contain myself.
I’m sure we all have women in our lives who have given us advice, right? Whether it’s your mom, sister, friend or co-worker, we all have that special lady in our lives.
The dictionary defines sage as: having, showing or indicating profound wisdom. Raise your hand if there’s a woman in your life who falls under the sage advice category. I have a life policy where I don’t solicit advice from anyone I don’t trust and or respect. I mean, I honestly don’t know why anyone would seek advice from a non-trustworthy person but it happens, I guess.
Years ago I wrote down a quote and it was something to effect of, advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer. I found something truthful about that. Often times (especially as women), we ignore our instincts and go in other directions. At times, when we do seek counsel, deep down inside, we already know the answer. I don’t suggest asking for advice from everyone but when you do ask, make sure you trust and respect the person.
If you’re wondering who today’s cocktail is inspired by, the answer is pretty easy: all women.
Women inspired cocktails: Sage advice
Not too long ago on Instagram, I asked for folks to send me the best advice they’d ever received from a woman. Any woman. So before we get into the recipe, I’m sharing the advice I heard from some of my Instagram friends. If you have a piece of advice you’d like to add, leave it in the comments below!
@megbg90 // “Dress for the job you want, not that you have”
@maryrayjane // “Bathe with salt”
@lizbson // “Stop apologizing, speak up and know your worth”
@terijoi // “Don’t suffer in silence”
@croppjw // “Be careful, babies happen”
@infamousanti // “Pick your head up. don’t let someone’s opinion of you affect the way you see yourself”
@shaneahj // “Never take advice from a person when it comes to leaving a relationship
@peterwoolcock // “Always wear your all-around the world smile”
@kaialindsay // “Stop listening to people who tell you not to listen to your gut”
@nowingsangel // “Don’t wear makeup if you want to look young and if you do, use it to accentuate your natural beauty”
Sage Advice
Ingredients
- 1 oz Sage-infused gin
- .5 oz Fresh lemon juice
- .5 oz Simple syrup
- Champagne
- Sage and lemon peel for garnish
Instructions
To make sage-infused gin
- In a jar, muddle a few sage leaves then pour gin on top. Let it sit for a couple of days (the gin will probably turn green). Remove the sage then store away until you're ready to use it.
For the cocktail
- Combine gin, lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice then shake until the outside of the shaker is frosty. Strain in a serving glass then top with champagne.
- Garnish with lemon peel and sage.
