Magic Tequila Lemonade
2 oz Tequila Blanco
2 to 3 oz Red Cabbage Water
2 to 3 oz Lemonade
Lemon Wedge
For the Red Cabbage Water
1 Medium Red Cabbage
Boiling Water
Cut the red cabbage into 1” strips. Pour enough boiling water over the cabbage to cover the cabbage and let it sit for 20 – 30 minutes until cool. The liquid should be a dark purple color. Pour the liquid into a pitcher and reserve the cabbage for another use.
For the Lemonade
1 ¾ cups white sugar
4 cups water, divided
1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
Combine sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Stir to dissolve sugar while mixture comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and let cool. Pour cooled syrup into a pitcher, then stir in lemon juice and remaining 3 cups water. The result is a concentrated lemonade; add additional water to enjoy on its own.
Assembly
Pour Tequila into a Collins glass filled with ice. Fill glass halfway with Red Cabbage Water. Fill the rest of the glass with Lemonade. Cocktail will appear a layered ombre; stir with straw to create solid pink hue. Garnish with Lemon Wedge.
