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Ranch Water Drink
Victoria Haneveer

Texas Ranch Water Recipe

This classic West Texan ranch water recipe makes such a refreshing summer drink. All you need is tequila, Topo Chico and fresh lime juice to make it.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
 

  • 2-3 ounces (60-90 ml) tequila (blanco or reposado)
  • Juice from 1/2 a lime
  • ½ cup (125ml) Topo Chico carbonated water
  • Ice, as needed
Optional Extras:
  • Salt
  • Thin jalapeno slices

Method
 

  1. Salt the rim of a highball (or Tom Collins) glass if liked.
  2. Add as much ice as you like.
  3. Next add the tequila and the lime juice.
  4. Top the ranch water off with Topo Chico.
  5. You can add jalapeno slices if you want.
  6. Decorate with lime slices if liked.

Notes

Experiment with the water, lime and tequila ratios to discover your ideal mix.
Add some simple syrup (sugar water) or agave syrup if you want to sweeten it.
For a keto ranch water drink, omit sweeteners or use your favorite liquid sweetener.