One Pedal Driving
Muddle 5 sage leaves in maple syrup. Add bourbon/lemon/egg/ice. Shake, strain to remove ice/leaves, then shake again to add froth. Pour onto large cube and garnish with bitters and extra sage leaf.
For the infused bourbon, toast one part pecan halves in an air fryer 300 degrees for 4 minutes. In a sealable jar, combine with 2 parts bourbon. Let sit, shaking occasionally, for a few days. (Taste often; there’s a tipping point between enough flavor extracted, and too bitter, that you don’t want to overshoot.)
Made for Reddit Original Cocktail Competition, October 2023 (Maple & Whiskey).

- Sage and cardamom in the nose. Sip has the tart depth of a whiskey sour, with a nutty overtone. Distinctive peach in the finish and aftertaste.
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