Citrus Sage Elixir Mocktail & Cocktail
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Citrus Sage Elixir Mocktail & Cocktail
Citrus Sage Elixir Mocktail & Cocktail — bright grapefruit, earthy sage, and a kiss of lime in a crisp, low-calorie pour. Fresh, herbal, and refreshingly guilt-free.
Part of our 9 Low-Calorie Mocktails and Cocktails Recipe Series.
Alcohol-free Tequila Alternative … grapefruit juice … sage-infused water … lime juice …
Alcohol-free Tequila Alternative … grapefruit juice … sage-infused water … lime juice …
Vibe: Earthy, zesty, calming
Presentation: Serve in a rocks glass with a large clear ice cube. Garnish with a fresh sage sprig torched lightly to release its aroma and clipped onto the rim.
Mocktail Recipe
Ingredients (serves 1) ~55–65 calories:
- 2 oz CleanCo Clean T Alcohol-Free Tequila Alternative (sugar-free)
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice (pink or ruby red preferred)
- 1.5 oz sage-infused water (see recipe instructions below)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 fresh sage sprig
- 1 large clear ice cube
- Rocks glass
Method:
- Make Sage-Infused Water:
- Mix the Drink:
- In a shaker filled with ice, combine:
- 2 oz Clean T Alcohol-Free Tequila Alternative
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1.5 oz sage-infused water
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- Shake gently for 10–12 seconds to chill and blend.
- In a shaker filled with ice, combine:
- Serve:
- Garnish:
- Take a fresh sage sprig and lightly torch the tip with a lighter or culinary torch until aromatic (you’ll smell the essential oils release).
- Clip or gently wedge the torched sprig onto the rim of the glass to evoke its earthy aroma as you sip.
Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients (serves 1) ~145–165 calories:
- 1.5 oz blanco tequila (choose a clean, crisp one like Casa Dragones, Fortaleza, or Espolòn)
- 0.5 oz Clean T Alcohol-Free Tequila Alternative (optional, to boost botanical notes without more alcohol)
- 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice (preferably ruby red)
- 1.5 oz sage-infused water (steep sage leaves in hot water and cool it)
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice
- 1 fresh sage sprig (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare Sage-Infused Water:
- Mix the Cocktail:
- In a shaker filled with ice, combine:
- 1.5 oz blanco tequila
- 0.5 oz Free Spirits Spirit of Tequila (optional for extra herbal notes)
- 2 oz grapefruit juice
- 1.5 oz sage-infused water
- 1 oz lime juice
- Shake gently for 10–12 seconds to chill and blend.
- In a shaker filled with ice, combine:
- Serve:
- Garnish:
- Lightly torch a fresh sage sprig until aromatic.
- Clip or gently wedge it onto the glass rim, allowing the scent to drift up as you sip.
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