Whispering Wreath

By MJH

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, plus 10 for garnish
• 1/4 cup fresh sage leaf
• 4 cup water
• 10 dashes bitters
• 12 oz dark rum
• 2 Tbsp butter

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from kitchendaily.com

Preparation

Step 1

Using a muddler or large wooden spoon, mash sugar and herbs together in a large saucepan until the herbs are bruised and fragrant.

Add water and bitters; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
Stir in rum and cook for 1 minute.
Add butter and cook, stirring, until it melts.

Strain the mixture into a pitcher.
Let stand for about 10 minutes to mellow the flavors.
Serve in cordial glasses or other small heat-safe glasses, garnishing each drink with a mint leaf.



To Make Ahead: Let cool, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave on Medium.