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Blood Orange Sage soda joins Matt's Homemade Sodas line

January 16, 2015
The ingredients in the new Blood Orange Sage Soda by Matt’s Homemade Sodas, made in Lewes, add punch to many cocktails. SOURCE SUBMITTED
Matt’s Homemade Sodas are made in Lewes and feature seasonal products, including the new Blood Orange Sage Soda. SOURCE SUBMITTED
Matt Patton, general manger of Fish On in Lewes and managing partner for Matt's Homemade Sodas, said the new Blood Orange Sage is perfect either as a mixer or as a sophisticated alternative to cocktails with alcohol. SOURCE SUBMITTED

Blood Orange Sage is a recent flavor addition to the Matt’s Homemade Sodas line. The seasonal soda, developed for winter, is offered at all eight SoDel Concepts restaurants along the coast. It joins the standard flavors of Lemon Berry and Black & White (cracked black pepper, white balsamic vinegar, fresh bay leaves and palm sugar). There is also homemade quinine water.

“The flavors are unique and delicious, and they’re phenomenal cocktail mixers,” said Scott Kammerer, president and CEO of the Matt Haley Companies and SoDel Concepts. “The chef-inspired sodas are crafted for an adult palate, so they make a great nonalcoholic alternative.”

In addition to blood orange juice and sage, the new soda is made with fresh cranberry juice, orange juice and cane syrup. “This flavor is particularly versatile,” said Matt Patton, managing partner of Matt's Homemade Sodas. “We’ve tried it with bourbon, vodka and gin with great results. It’s also delicious on its own.”

Matt’s Homemade Sodas products are available at Fish On in Lewes; Lupo di Mare and Papa Grande’s in Rehoboth; Matt’s Fish Camp and Bluecoast Seafood Grill in Bethany Beach; NorthEast Seafood Kitchen in Ocean View; and Catch 54 and the first Papa Grande’s in Fenwick Island.

Blood & Bourbon

(makes one cocktail)

1 wedge of blood orange or orange

1 maraschino cherry

2 fresh sage leaves

1 pinch of raw sugar

2 dashes of bitters

2 ounces of Knob Creek Bourbon

2 ounces of Matt's Homemade Blood Orange Sage Soda

1 wedge of blood orange or orange for garnish

1 maraschino cherry for garnish

2 sage leaves for garnish

Muddle the first five ingredients in a small shaker or glass. Add the bourbon and stir. Fill a rocks glass with ice. Strain the bourbon into the glass. Top with Matt’s Homemade Blood Orange Soda. Garnish with the orange, sage and cherry.

Winter Gin & Juice

(makes one cocktail)

2 ounces of Hendrick's Gin

5 ounces of Matt's Homemade Blood Orange Sage Soda

Lime for garnish

Fill a highball glass with ice. Add gin. Top with Matt’s Homemade Blood Orange Soda. Stir with a straw or bar spoon and garnish with a lime slice.

 

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