Cinnamon Syrup*

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2-3 cinnamon sticks, broken or crushed

Cocktail

• 6-8 sage leaves (reserve 1 leaf for garnish)
• 1 oz Cinnamon Syrup*
• ¾ oz blood orange juice
• ¼ oz lemon juice
• 1½ oz tequila (Herradura suggested)
• 1 dash Peychaud's bitters
• ice

Make Cinnamon Syrup

1. Assure that cinnamon sticks are broken (or crushed)
2. Combine in a saucepan with 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water
3. Bring to just under a boil over medium-high heat (this may take 5-10 minutes), then reduce the heat and let simmer for 5-10 minutes
4. Remove from the heat and let cool
5. Strain and bottle. Store in the refrigerator. Will last refrigerated for 1-2 months

Make Cocktail  

1. Add sage leaves, cooled Cinnamon Syrup*, blood orange juice, lemon juice, tequila and bitters to cocktail shaker
2. Fill with ice, cover and shake well
3. Double-strain into a cocktail glass. Rim the glass with a fresh sage leaf and add to the glass if desired for garnish