Ranch Water
A crisp tequila highball with lime and fizzy mineral water.
Base spirit
Tequila
Style
Highball
Glassware
Highball glass
Technique
Build
Ranch Water mixes blanco tequila, fresh lime, and Topo Chico into a dry, refreshing highball. It is light, bright, and endlessly drinkable, showcasing tequila’s mineral and citrus notes with no added sweetness.
Did you know?
“West Texas ranch hands popularized the drink long before it hit bar menus; its simplicity helped it spread rapidly nationwide.”
Source:Texas regional histories; PunchDrink
Bartender's Note
Use Topo Chico for its strong carbonation and mineral snap.
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How to make the Ranch Water
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice
- 2Add tequila and fresh lime juice
- 3Top with sparkling mineral water
- 4Stir briefly
- 5Garnish with a lime wedge and serve
