The “Lone Ranger” Cocktail Is the Only Way I’m Drinking Tequila All Summer

There’s nothing like watching a summer sunset with a cocktail in hand, especially if the drink I’m sipping has the same ombré effect as the sun sinking below the horizon. One of my favorites is the Lone Ranger cocktail, which is a simple summer twist on the classic French 75. This drink swaps the gin with my preferred summer liquor, tequila. It’s mixed with lemon juice and simple syrup, then topped off with sparkling rosé instead of champagne, adding a blush hue to the sunny yellow cocktail. The result is a light and refreshing cocktail that’s great for serving anytime, from brunch and celebrations to simple summer nights. 

Get the recipe: Lone Ranger Cocktail

• It’s bubbly and refreshing. The lemon juice and tequila are shaken until super-chilled and topped with sparkling rosé wine so that every sip is crisp and light.
• You need just 4 ingredients. You just need lemon, blanco tequila, simple syrup, and sparkling rosé to make this refreshing summer cocktail.

1. Shake the ingredients. Add freshly squeezed lemon juice, tequila, simple syrup, and ice to a cocktail shaker, then shake until completely chilled.
2. Top with sparkling rosé wine. Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice, top with sparkling rosé wine, and garnish with a lemon peel. 

• For an even more dramatic ombré appearance, seek out a bottle of sparkling rosé with a darker hue.
• Don’t skip the lemon garnish. Twist the lemon peel over the surface of the drink, then run it over the rim to express oils that add to the aroma and flavor of the drink. 

Get the recipe: Lone Ranger Cocktail

This post originally appeared on The Kitchn. See it there: The “Lone Ranger” Cocktail Is the Only Way I’m Drinking Tequila All Summer