Happy Hour Sip & Nibble: Sage Rush & Gorgonzola Walnut Shortbread

The Sage Rush & Gorgonzola Walnut Shortbread are a match made in heaven! This herbaceous sage-y cocktail will be your new Fall Favorite. What can stand next to this glory? Why, the sharp, buttery Gorgonzola Shortbread, of course! Enjoy this delightful savory treat with your cocktail: we’ll prepare both in class. It’s a “Cheers!” and a delicious bite all in one.

Gluten-free and nut-free versions of the shortbread are absolutely possible (and delicious, too), so you have no reason not to join this Fall-Ahead class.

To get ready for class, you’ll need:

For the Cocktail:
6 large Sage leaves (double up if they’re small)
Sugar
1 lemon
Gin (or vodka)
Grapefruit juice (fresh squeezed or storebought)
Ice

For the Shortbread:
⅓ cup chopped Walnuts (skip the nuts if you are allergic, or substitute a different kind, like pecans.)
1 heaping cup crumbled Gorgonzola
Room-temperature Butter
Flour (alternative flours work well if you’re Gluten-Free!)
Cornstarch

Equipment Check-List:
Cocktail shaker with muddler & strainer (or a mason jar, lid, and mesh strainer)
Cutting board & kitchen knife
Food processor
Measuring cup or cocktail jigger with ounces
Baking sheet (lined with parchment or baking mat) and oven set to 375°F.

Sage Rush & Gorgonzola Walnut Shortbread

Shake it down, stir it up, laugh with us

Online cooking classes at Hipcooks

Join us for online cooking classes on zoom, or get your own group together for a lively Livestream: Coworkers & clients, Friends & family, and kids for a Private virtual cooking class. We’ll work with you to book a date and time that work for you. More info on our Private virtual cooking classes here.

All classes are based on recipes with no more than a handful of easy-to-find ingredients. If you don’t have exactly what’s needed, don’t worry: we teach adaptable skills. We’ll send your group ingredients & tools checklists before your class, and recipes afterward. These classes are delightful — join us!