Name: Ranch Water
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: ice; 1½ ounces lime juice; 3 ounces Tequila; 6 ounces Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water; lime wedges

Ranch Water combines tequila, Topo Chico sparkling mineral water, and lime juice in the unofficial drink of West Texas! If you love margaritas, then you’re going to love this light and refreshing cocktail that’s perfect for those balmy summer days!

A Refreshing Cocktail

This Ranch Water Drink is a simple, refreshing smooth tequila beverage that packs a punch of flavor and is even keto-friendly! The taste resembles a light sparkling margarita, and is one you’ll be craving all summer long to cool down with!

What Is Ranch Water?

This well-known cocktail originated in West Texas and is traditionally a mix of tequila, mineral water, and lime. It’s certainly growing in popularity and can be ordered from ritzy hotels right down to dive bars! It’s the perfect iced drink for a hot summer day.

Ingredients For Texas Ranch Water Cocktails

Tequila – Silver tequilas are best for mixing but feel free to grab your favorite!
Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water – Keep this chilled for a great tasting Ranch Water!
Lime Juice – Fresh lime juice is best!
Limes – Sliced into wedges to place on the sides of your glass for garnish!
Ice – Since this drink is enjoyed chilled it’s served on the rocks to keep it cold!

Variations To Try!

For a spicy take on Ranch Water add a slice or two of jalapeno to the tequila and lime juice in the drink!
Add in some grapefruit juice for a hint of fruity flavor!
Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and then dip it in Tajin seasoning!
Switch up the flavor by swapping out the lime juice for freshly squeezed lemon juice! Or use both!
Add a splash of Simple Syrup to sweeten it up!

How To Make Ranch Water

Fill glass with ice and lime wedges and add tequila.
Add in the fresh-squeezed lime juice.
Stir to combine and chill.
Top the drink with chilled sparkling water and enjoy!

Made this tonight as directed. FANTASTIC!

– Bobi Griffin

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Ingredients

1 drink

ice
1½ ounces lime juice (fresh is best)
3 ounces Tequila
6 ounces Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water (chilled)
lime wedges

Steps

Add ice and lime wedges to a tall glass.
Add lime juice and tequila to the glass and stir with a bar spoon.
Top off with mineral water and enjoy.

Notes

While you can use another sparkling mineral water in this cocktail, it technically won't be Ranch water. Topo Chico is sourced from Mexico and is the key ingredient to this cocktail. Look for it in the grocery aisle with the Mexican cuisine and not the water aisle.