Liqueur à La Sauge (Homemade Sage Liqueur)

Submitted by Cynna

"Serve in a small glass as an apéritif or digestive. An interesting French recipe on my to-try list."

 

• Ready In: 216hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 1 bottle

ingredients

• 3 cups eau de vie (100 proof)
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup sage leaf (and sage flowers)

directions

1. Put the leaves and flowers into a bottle or jar and add the eau-de-vie.
2. Cover and leave in a warm place for eight days.
3. On the ninth day, strain the liqueur into another clean jar.
4. Over low heat, dissolve the sugar in the water, then bring it up to a boil.
5. Cool the syrup and add it to the eau-de-vie.
6. Seal the bottle and store in a cool, dark place or drink immediately.
7. To serve: Serve in a small glass as an apéritif or digestive.

Reviews

[Shalabhanjika]

I made this back around Christmas time and it was great. Easy to make and the flavor was so nice and soothing. I used Luksusowa vodka, not eau de vie.