A dark hued liquid fills two crystal rocks glasses. Twisted lemon rinds gracefully perch on the rims of the glasses. Small cabbage leaves, fresh lemon slices, and a dusting of pink peppercorns float on the surface, creating a beautiful contrast. A warm, misty background completes the cozy vibe.

Cozy Cabbage Sipper

Name: Cozy Cabbage Sipper
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Cabbage, 1 cup juiced; Bourbon, 3 oz; Maple syrup, 2 tsp; Fresh lemon, 1 juiced and an additional thin slice for garnish; Pink peppercorns, a pinch for garnish; Ice cubes, 6; Cold water, 1/2 cup; Salt, a pinch

Category Cocktail

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style American

Technique Mixing

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: January 14, 2026

This modern twist guarantees to warm your heart in cold, damp conditions. The star ingredient - cabbage - works surprisingly well in this unconventional cocktail. A hint of cabbage juice gives a pleasant earthiness that cuts through the sweet and sour cocktail base. With Bourbon, maple syrup and fresh lemon, it's Americana in a glass.

Ingredients (for 2)

Cabbage - 1 cup - juiced
Bourbon - 3 oz
Maple syrup - 2 tsp
Fresh lemon - 1 - juiced and an additional thin slice for garnish
Pink peppercorns - a pinch - for garnish
Ice cubes - 6
Cold water - 1/2 cup
Salt - a pinch

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥬💦🥤

Start by juicing the cabbage until you get a cup of fresh cabbage juice.
Step 2 - 🥬🥃🍋💧🧂

In a cocktail shaker, combine the cabbage juice, Bourbon, maple syrup, lemon juice, cold water and a pinch of salt.
Step 3 - ❄️🍸💃

Add ice cubes to the shaker, cover it and shake vigorously for around 20 seconds to combine all the components.
Step 4 - 🍸👫

Divide the mixture between two rocks glasses.
Step 5 - 🍋🌶️🍃

Garnish each glass with a slice of fresh lemon, a sprinkle of pink peppercorns, and a small cabbage leaf if available.
Step 6 - 🍸😋

Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly!

Additional

This cocktail offers flexibility. If you're not a fan of Bourbon, replace it with your favorite vodka or gin. For a mocktail version, omit the liquor and add tonic water or ginger ale for a bit of sparkle. Kids can easily help by squeezing the lemon or shaking the cocktail shaker (without the booze of course!).