Ranch Water

If you like skinny margaritas, you’ll love ranch water! This tequila cocktail is a bubbly delight that’s perfect for a hot summer day.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cocktail

Calories 138kcal

Author John Kanell

Equipment

Highball cocktail glass
Stirrer

Ingredients

2 ounces blanco tequila (60ml)
1 ounce fresh lime juice (30ml)
Topo Chico or sparkling mineral water chilled
Lime wedge

Instructions

Fill a highball glass with ice. Add the tequila and lime juice and stir a few times.
Top off with Topo Chico and garnish with a lime wedge.

Notes

Add agave nectar or simple syrup for a sweeter cocktail. This cocktail is not naturally a sweet drink, so add a little sweetener to taste if you enjoy cocktails on the sweeter side.
Use tequila blanco (aka silver tequila). Silver tequila has a mild, fresh, citrusy flavor that is heavy on the agave, which works very well in this cocktail.
Use good ingredients. With such a simple drink recipe, the ingredients you use make all the difference between a good cocktail and the best ranch water recipe you can stir up!
Use flavored Topo Chico for a twist. A classic Texas ranch water recipe has plain carbonated mineral water, but you can use a flavored kind to switch up the flavor. Topo Chico Twist of Lime is my personal favorite for more puckery citrus flavor.
Add a few slices of jalapeno for a kick. If you’re a fan of spicy cocktails, muddling a few slices of jalapeno is an excellent way to customize your beverage. You can even add a splash of orange liqueur for a flavor nod to a classic margarita.

Nutrition

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