Created in 2012, the Lone Ranger was not originally a viral star. But 12 years later, after some have deemed this French 75 riff the Drink of Summer, it’s been thrust into the spotlight. Jeffrey Morgenthaler, the cocktail’s creator, designed it as a brunch pairing—“tequila is underrated in morning, low-ABV cocktails,” he says—and is surprised, but thrilled, by its success. “I love sharing my recipes, because I just want people to be able to enjoy my drinks anywhere,” he says, “not just while seated at my bar.”
from Punch (http://punchdrink.com)
Ingredients
Serving: 1
1 1/2 ounces blanco tequila
1 1/2 ounces blanco tequila
1 ounce lemon juice
1 ounce lemon juice
1/2 ounce rich simple syrup (2:1, sugar to water)
1/2 ounce rich simple syrup (2:1, sugar to water)
2 ounces brut rosé sparkling wine
2 ounces brut rosé sparkling wine
Garnish: lemon twist
Directions
Add the tequila, lemon juice and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold.
Add the sparkling wine to the cocktail shaker.
Strain over fresh ice into a Collins glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist.