Simple Sage Cider

If you develop a nasty cough or sore throat, the most important thing is fast, soothing relief. Don’t let a cough or sore throat keep you from enjoying the last few weeks of summer weather! This herbal sage cider recipe tastes delicious and can help provide soothing relief for coughs and sore throats!

Sage Cider Yield: Serves 1

Ingredients:

  • Ice

  • 1⁄4 cup organic apple cider

  • 1 Tbsp *Herb Syrup with Sage

  • 1⁄2 tsp raw apple cider vinegar

  • 3⁄4 cup seltzer, chilled or sparkling water

  • Apple slices, for garnish (optional)

  • Fresh sage

Directions

  1. Fill a chilled glass halfway with ice.

  2. Add apple cider, sage syrup, and vinegar. Stir to combine.

  3. Add seltzer and, using a spoon, gently lift cider mixture from bottom of glass to top to combine.

  4. Top with additional ice and garnish with apple slices and sage leaves, if using. Serve.

 

Herb Syrup with Sage

Ingredients:

  • 3⁄4 cup sugar

  • 2⁄3 cup water

  • 1⁄2 cup fresh sage leaves

Directions

  1. Heat sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking often, until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes; do not boil. Add sage leaves.

  2. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Strain syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into an airtight container. Discard solids.

Notes: Syrup can be refrigerated for up to 1 month

*Recipe Source: The Complete Guide to Healthy Drinks by America’s Test Kitchen

Peggy Van Cleef