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The Witching Hour

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Burning sage is a simple way to coax out the herb's essential oil, which gives this drink a pleasantly smoky, herbaceous finish. Bonus: it's guaranteed to increase your magical powers for Halloween night.

Cooks' Note

If you do not have whole dried sage leaf, wrap a fresh sage leaf in a paper towel and microwave about 40 seconds to dry out. Charcoal powder can be purchased at health food stores and online.

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