Tell-Tale Heart

Main Spirit Vodka

Difficulty Easy

Technique Shaken

The Tell-Tale Heart is a bright, summery twist on a refreshing Vodka Collins. It comprises Vodka, Lemon Juice, Sage Syrup, Dimmi di Milan Liqueur, Mint leaves and finally, topped with chilled Dry Sparkling Wine.

Ingredients

1.75 oz. 53ml Vodka
0.75 oz. 23ml Lemon Juice
0.75 oz. 23ml Sage Syrup
0.25 oz. 8ml Dimmi di Milano Liqueur
4 4 Mint Leaves
2 oz. 60ml Dry Sparkling Wine

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Glass

Highball

Instructions

Shake the first 5 ingredients with ice, then double-strain into an ice-filled glass. Top with sparkling wine

Garnish

Sage Leaves and a Maraschino Cherry

Sage Syrup – Roughly chop 24 grams of fresh sage leaves and add 24 oz. of water to a pot. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and allow leaves to steep for 1 hour. Strain out the leaves using a coffee filter, then add an equal weight of cane sugar and stir to dissolve. Bottle and refrigerate for use within 2 weeks.

Note – the Dimmi di Milano Liqueur can be substituted with Cochi Americano and a dash of Peach Bitters