Waiting On Summer is a refreshing tequila cocktail combining blanco tequila, fresh sage, cucumber, and lime juice with a ginger ale top—a herbaceous, citrusy drink perfect for warm-weather entertaining.
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Muddle cucumber, sage, and lime juice in mixing glass.
Add tequila
and syrup with ice and shake.
Double-strain into ice-filled Collins
Top with ginger ale.
Garnish with strawberry.
This is a cocktail best served immediately after mixing. If batching, prepare the tequila-juice-syrup base up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate; add ice and ginger ale at service.
Yes. Combine tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and muddled cucumber and sage in a pitcher up to 4 hours ahead. Add ice and ginger ale just before serving.
Blanco (silver) tequila is ideal—it's unaged and lets the fresh herb and citrus flavors shine. Avoid aged or flavored varieties.
Gently press cucumber slices against the glass, then lightly tap sage leaves once or twice. Over-muddling releases bitter compounds from the sage.
Club soda or sparkling water work, though you'll lose the ginger spice. Ginger beer adds more heat; use less if you prefer milder flavor.
Yes. Multiply all ingredients by the number of servings, muddle in a large pitcher, and add ice and ginger ale just before serving to keep the drink fresh.
