Modern: High Alpine Haze

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    1

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    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Spirits of '76: Celebrating 250 Years with Cocktails from Every State

By Kim Laidlaw

Published 2026

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Inspired by Colorado’s rugged peaks and wild terrain, this vibrant cocktail balances botanical gin with tart huckleberries and aromatic sage—a defining feature of the state’s landscape, especially in its vast sagebrush plains and foothills. A splash of citrus and sparkling wine adds crisp elevation, echoing the bright, refreshing air of the high country.