Behind the Curtains
Tucked behind velvet shadows and softened gold light, there is a room at Sage Speakeasy & Lounge where time slows—not for indulgence, but for intention.
Leather chairs anchor the space. Conversations lower. Glass meets table with purpose. This is not where you come to be seen. This is where you arrive when you already are.
At the center of it all sits the Kyoto Reverence—a reimagined Old Fashioned that trades excess for precision.
Crafted with Suntory Toki Whisky, the foundation is unmistakably Japanese: clean, balanced, and disciplined. A whisper of Bénédictine lends depth without weight, while yuzu honey syrup introduces a restrained brightness—citrus, but elevated. Finished with layered bitters and expressed over a single large cube, it doesn’t demand attention.
It earns it.
This is not a drink built for trends. It is built for presence.
The Kyoto Reverence — Silky Japanese Toki whisky and Bénédictine mingle with bright yuzu honey and aromatic bitters, finished with a dried lemon for an elegant, citrus-lifted Old Fashioned that is both delicate and bold.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Suntory Toki Whisky
- ¼ oz Bénédictine
- ¼ oz Yuzu Honey Syrup
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 dash orange bitters
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together in a cocktail shaker and strain over a large ice cube in a short glass. Garnish with a dried lemon slice.
The Curator Behind Sage
Celestina Menard is the visionary behind Sage Speakeasy & Lounge, an upscale cocktail destination in Loveland, Colorado, where innovation meets her tenacity to try something new. With a passion for creating memorable experiences, Sage blends timeless technique with modern creativity, reconnecting people in an atmosphere that feels both intimate and elegant. Through every detail and bold concept, Sage is more than a cocktail lounge, it’s a brand defined by sophistication, unforgettable moments, and the belief that every pour tells a story. So, come on down… what’s your story?