It is the season for light and refreshing sparkling drinks right now, as the weather is definitely the exact opposite. Since today is National Tequila Day, today’s libation is a Southwest inspired version of a French 75. It’s a bubbly & citrusy cocktail composed of tequila, lemon, and sparkling rosé wine. With tequila as the base spirit, it is only fitting that the cocktail is named after the iconic masked Texas hero, the Lone Ranger.
Silver tequila highlights the citrusy flavor of the lemon juice. Along with a bubbly effervescence, the sparkling rosé also provides a subtle sunset coloring to the libation. The flavor profile is rounded out with a bit of sweet from the simple syrup. This mixed drink is the perfect cooler to sip on while celebrating National Tequila Day!
Lone Ranger Cocktail
Lone Ranger Cocktail (adapted from thekitchn.com)
Total Time Required: 5 minutes, Makes: 1 drink
Ingredients:
- 1 medium lemon
- 1-1/2 ounces silver tequila
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces chilled dry sparkling rosé wine
Directions:
Fill a stemless wine or Collins glass with ice. Peel a long strip of peel from the lemon. Squeeze the lemon to obtain 1 ounce of juice.
Place the lemon juice, tequila, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker halfway with ice, seal, and shake until the outside of the shaker is very frosty, about 20 seconds.
Add the lemon juice, tequila, and simple syrup to the cocktail shaker.
Pour the cocktail through a fine-mesh strainer into the glass. Slowly pour in the sparkling rosé wine. Hold the lemon peel over the cocktail and twist the peel to express the oils onto the surface of the drink. Run the outside of the peel over the rim of the glass, then drop the peel into the cocktail. Serve.
Garnish the cocktail with a lemon peel.
A light and refreshing way to celebrate Natinoal Tequila Day! ~Linda
Lone Ranger Cocktail (adapted from thekitchn.com) Total Time Required: 5 minutes, Makes: 1 drink
Ingredients:
- 1 medium lemon
- 1-1/2 ounces silver tequila
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup
- 2 ounces chilled dry sparkling rosé wine
Directions:
Fill a stemless wine or Collins glass with ice. Peel a long strip of peel from the lemon. Squeeze the lemon to obtain 1 ounce of juice.
Place the lemon juice, tequila, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker halfway with ice, seal, and shake until the outside of the shaker is very frosty, about 20 seconds.
Pour the cocktail through a fine-mesh strainer into the glass. Slowly pour in the sparkling rosé wine. Hold the lemon peel over the cocktail and twist the peel to express the oils onto the surface of the drink. Run the outside of the peel over the rim of the glass, then drop the peel into the cocktail. Serve.