2 oz. cachaça
4 to 5 fresh sage leaves
1 oz. simple syrup*
¾ oz. pineapple juice
¼ oz. lime juice
Put all the ingredients into a mixing glass with lots of ice.
Shake it hard for at least 20 seconds, then pour over fresh ice into a highball glass.
For garnish, take 2 big sage leaves, slap them against each other and lay on top of the drink in an X formation.
*Simmer 1 part water and 1 part sugar until dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
This article appears in Sep 1-30, 2009.