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The Lone Ranger Cocktail Drink

The Lone Ranger Cocktail Recipe

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley
Enjoy The Lone Ranger Cocktail recipe! Combine Tequila, lemon juice, rich simple syrup, and brut rosé sparkling wine to create the perfect summer cocktail.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 193

Ingredients
 

  • 1½ oz Tequila
  • ¾ oz lemon juice
  • ½ oz rich simple syrup
  • Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine - to top
  • Lemon twist - for garnish

Equipment

  • Champagne Flute or Coupe Glass
  • Measuring Jigger
  • Shaker
  • Strainer & Fine-strainer
  • Stirrer or Bar Spoon

Instructions

  • Prep Glass: Chill your champagne flute or coupe glass.
  • Add Simple Syrup: Add ½ oz rich simple syrup to the shaker.
  • Add Lemon Juice: Measure and pour ¾ oz lemon juice into the shaker.
  • Add Tequila: Pour 1½ oz Tequila into the shaker.
  • Add Ice: Fill your shaker with ice cubes.
  • Shake: Shake for about 15 seconds.
  • Strain: Fine strain the mixture into your chilled glass.
  • Top with Sparkling Wine: Fill the rest of the glass with Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine.
  • Garnish: Place a lemon twist into the glass or on the rim for garnish.

Notes

Substitutes:

  • Tequila: If you don't have Tequila, you can use vodka for a different but enjoyable flavor profile. I've also tried using white rum, which adds a slightly sweeter note.
  • Lemon Juice: Fresh lime juice works well if you're out of lemons. It gives a somewhat different citrus kick but is equally refreshing.
  • Rich Simple Syrup: You can make your own by dissolving two parts sugar in one part water over low heat until fully dissolved. Honey syrup (made by mixing equal parts honey and warm water) also substitutes for a richer flavor.
  • Brut Rosé Sparkling Wine: Any dry sparkling wine will do in a pinch, though it will alter the color slightly.

Making a Pitcher of The Lone Ranger Cocktail:

  • Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 12 oz of Tequila, 6 oz of lemon juice, and 4 oz of rich simple syrup.
  • Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the Tequila, lemon juice, and rich simple syrup with ice. Stir well.
  • Serve: Strain the mixture into individual champagne flutes or coupe glasses, top each with brut rosé sparkling wine, garnish with a lemon twist, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

  • Tequila Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic tequila substitute; these are available and mimic Tequila's unique flavor quite well.
  • Sparkling Wine Substitute: Opt for non-alcoholic sparkling wine or sparkling water with a splash of cranberry juice for color and flavor.
  • Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

  • Ensure Ingredients Are Vegan-Friendly: Most tequilas are vegan, but always check the label to be sure. Some rich simple syrups might use bone char in sugar processing; opt for organic or certified vegan sugar to avoid this.
  • Sparkling Wine Check: Verify that your brut rosé sparkling wine is vegan-friendly, as some wines use animal-derived fining agents.
  • Proceed As Usual: Follow the original steps using these vegan-friendly ingredients to enjoy a vegan version of The Lone Ranger Cocktail.