Kentucky Mimosa

Southern Living

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 6  large fresh sage leaves
• 1 1⁄4 cups  club soda
• 1  cup  orange juice
• 1⁄3 cup Bourbon

Directions

1. Stir together the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Bring to a light boil, and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
3. Remove from heat; add sage leaves, and let stand 5 minutes.
4. Remove and discard leaves.
5. Stir together the syrup, club soda, orange juice, and bourbon in a large pitcher; add ice cubes to fill or just serve in glasses over ice.
6. Serve immediately.