Large Batch Sage Apple Cocktail

Fall cocktails couldn’t be easier with this make-ahead, large-batch Sage Apple Cocktail.

I will not be bartending on Thanksgiving Day. No way, but I love having this self-serve cocktail ready to go.

This recipe serves 8. I doubled it in the video. I triple it in real life 😉.

Here’s what you need:

1/4 cup honey

1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped

2 Tbs apple butter

6 large, fresh sage leaves (garden, we ❤️ you!)

8 oz. @titosvodka

4 oz. orange liqueur

1.5 cups good quality apple cider

1/4 cup lemon juice (I use the fresh-squeezed from HEB)

Spiced Apple Sparkling Water from @waterloosparkling

Apples and sage to garnish

In a small pan, bring 1/2 cup water, honey, and ginger to a boil for about 5 min. Add sage leaves and apple butter. Stir. Remove from heat. Cool completely.

In a large pitcher:

Combine honey mixture, vodka, orange liqueur, apple cider, and lemon juice. Stir.

If you’re making ahead - I like leaving the sage leaves and ginger in the drink mix. It just gets better and better in the fridge. If making same-day, you can strain out the ginger and sage if you want.

Rim glasses with agave, sugar, and cinnamon. Add ice. Fill cup 3/4 full with cocktail mix. Top with Waterloo Spiced Apple sparkling water or plain sparkling water.

Cheers to working less on Thanksgiving Day!