Last Updated on February 5, 2022 by The Noms
We love herbal simple syrup, and sage is perfect for a cocktail any time of year.
As in the previous post about the Rosemary simple syrup, we covered the great uses for simple syrup. We enjoy using fresh herbs from our garden and the farmer’s market during the summer, and all the variety gives us lots of flavors of syrup that we use in all kinds of drinks and dishes. One of our favorites we grow in our own garden, sage, a perennial evergreen shrub that has stayed fresh even thru the trials of a rather snowy winter.
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Sage Simple Syrup
Sage is a very savory flavor, slightly peppery with a hint of cool evergreen that is released when its fuzzy leaves are crushed. This herb works really well with lots of tart flavors like berries, and when infused into a simple syrup, adds a fresh savory herbal quality.
We love to add sage syrup to a number of cocktails like out Blackberry Sage Kentucky Mule or our Sage Advice. Here is our sage simple syrup recipe for you, give it a try and let us know what you think!
What Ingredients are Needed for the Simple Syrup?
- Sage Leaves
- Sugar
- Water
Some tools you may need for this fun recipe are a fine mesh strainer, bottles, jigger, and a funnel.
Can Simple Syrups go bad?
They can get moldy if they sit too long. We encourage you to store it in the fridge in a jar, but for no more than one to two weeks. We actually have a whole shelf of simple syrups in our fridge at any given time!
Cheers!
Like this recipe? Try these below, too!
Other Herbal Simple Syrups
- Rosemary Simple Syrup
- Honey Thyme Simple Syrup – Garlic and Zest
- Basil Simple Syrup – Oh My Veggies
- Lemon Balm Simple Syrup – The Kitchen Garten
- Lemon Verbena Simple Syrup – Epicurious
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Sage Simple Syrup
Sage simple syrup perfect for cocktails, mocktails and drinks.
Ingredients
Sage Simple Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 10-12 sage leaves
Instructions
Bring the water to a boil.
Add in sugar, stir to dissolve.
Add the sage leaves, let the infusion boil for 60 seconds.
Remove pan from heat, let steep for 30 minutes-1 hour depending on how strong you would like it.
Pour the cooled syrup through a mesh strainer into an airtight jar or container.
This may be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 95Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 0gSugar: 25gProtein: 0g
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lynsire
Wednesday 16th of March 2016
This recipe looks so simple and easy to make! I can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing :))
The 'Noms.
Thursday 17th of March 2016
It is so easy! Hope you try it out!
Klauss
Tuesday 15th of March 2016
great, but so simple. it remains to find fresh sage :)
The 'Noms.
Thursday 17th of March 2016
Thanks! Hope you find some!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
Monday 14th of March 2016
Ooooh first rosemary now sage? NICE!!! I would have never thought to use fresh herbs for simple syrup!
The 'Noms.
Thursday 17th of March 2016
Thanks! We try! Haha! We have a basil one, too! And thyme......LOL! Enjoy!
January
Monday 14th of March 2016
This is great! I love that not only do you provide the recipe but you also provide uses and even where to buy it for lazies like me!!!!
The 'Noms.
Thursday 17th of March 2016
LOL! We try! Glad you like it!
sweetteasweetie (@SweetTSweetie)
Monday 14th of March 2016
I love making my own simple syrup. You can do so many more flavors than with the store bought stuff! Kari www.sweetteasweetie.com
The 'Noms.
Thursday 17th of March 2016
Absolutely! You can make it your own so easily!