Golden Lemonade

Name: Golden Lemonade
Ingredients: 6 oz Avión Tequila Reposado; 4 oz Lemon Juice; 2 oz Simple Syrup

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By Patrick Muldowney

Submitted on: August 15, 2023

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Hello friends! Tonight I have a very simple tequila lemonade featuring reposado tequila, and lemonade made from lemon juice and homemade simple syrup. This differs greatly from the 1960s recipe for Golden Lemonade that I've made in the past; that version called for an egg yolk to add body and texture to a standard lemonade recipe. While that recipe was fine, this one is amped up with lovely tequila flavors, balanced with tart lemon juice and sweet simple syrup. Overall, this is a fantastic littl...

Ingredients

6 oz
Avión Tequila Reposado

4 oz
Lemon Juice

2 oz
Simple Syrup

Instructions

Garnish

Build

Build In Glass

Glass

Beer Glass

Estimated strength

About 17% ABV (estimate)

By Patrick Muldowney

Home Cocktail Enthusiast

Amateur home mixologist working through vintage and contemporary cocktail books, one drink at a time

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1. Fill a Collins glass with ice. 2. Add all ingredients. 3. Stir gently.

Editor's Note

Reposado tequila meets fresh lemon in this high-proof riff on a classic lemonade. Shake with ice to properly integrate the bold spirit with the citrus.