Mental Boost Grapefruit Sage Gimlet Recipe By Tasty

Steps:

• Make the ginger simple syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, and ginger. Bring to a low boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the ginger is fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve (you should have ⅓ cup (80 ml) syrup).
• Fill a 10-cup pitcher halfway with ice. Pour in the ginger simple syrup, orange juice, and prosecco and stir to combine. Top with the bitter orange liqueur and club soda. Fill the pitcher with the orange slices. Serve immediately.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Make the sage simple syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, water, and sage leaves. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove the pot from the heat and let cool for about 10 minutes.
• Add the ice to a cocktail shaker. Pour in the pomegranate juice, mezcal, simple syrup, and lime juice. Shake well.
• Add the dry ice to a lowball glass and pour the cocktail over the top.
• Garnish with a cinnamon stick and fresh sage leaf.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Make the blueberry basil simple syrup: In a small pot over medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Add the blueberries and basil. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is clear. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Strain before using. The syrup will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
• Make the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine the lime juice, 1 ounce blueberry basil simple syrup, and the vodka. FIll the shaker with ice, then shake vigorously. Strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass and garnish a basil leaf and blueberries.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• In a medium pot, combine the blackberries, sugar and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the berries break down. Remove from the heat.
• Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the pulp and seeds. Set aside to cool.
• In a large pitcher, combine the lemon juice, blackberry simple syrup, and whiskey. Chill until ready to serve.
• Before serving, add the club soda and stir to combine.
• Serve over ice, garnished with a few blackberries and a slice of lemon.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Place first 4 ingredients in cocktail shaker; fill with ice. Cover and shake quickly and vigorously for 8 seconds. Strain into 2 Martini glasses. Garnish with lime slices.