¼cupgranulated sugar, plus more for candied sage garnish (optional)
¼cupwater
¼cupfresh sage
1cupice
1cupfreshly squeezed blood orange juice, from about 4-5 blood oranges
1cupseltzer water
INSTRUCTIONS
In a small pot, stir together the sugar and water. Heat over medium-high heat until the sugar just dissolves, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh sage. Steep for 15-20 minutes.
Strain the sage simple syrup into a small cup, reserving the sage to candy as a garnish (optional).
(Optional). One piece at a time, dip a soaked leaf of sage in a small bowl of sugar, covering both sides of the leaf with sugar. Transfer to a plate to dry. (It takes a few hours to harden, so if you're hoping to have this as a garnish, prepare the sage simple syrup in advance).
Divide the ice between two cups.
Pour ½ cup of freshly squeezed blood orange juice into each glass.
Pour 2-3 tablespoons of sage simple syrup into each glass (you can always add more, depending on how sweet you like it).
Top off each glass with ½ cup of seltzer water.
Garnish with candied sage and a blood orange slice.
This nutritional information has been automatically calculated, and as such, may be incomplete or inaccurate. Please reference the specific ingredients you use for the most accurate nutritional information.