Ranch Water Fiesta

Ranch Water is a Texan cocktail that has been gaining popularity across the country. This light and refreshing drink is incredibly easy to make, with only three essential ingredients, making it the perfect choice for a hassle-free and enjoyable beverage. The cocktail is not only delicious but also known for its ability to help limit the effects of a hangover. With its simple base, Ranch Water can be easily customized to suit individual preferences, allowing for various flavor substitutions and creative variations.

Ranch Water Fiesta

A Texan favorite, Ranch Water is a light and refreshing cocktail that's easy to make and perfect for limiting hangovers. With only three essential ingredients, it's a versatile drink that can be customized with different flavors.

4.95 from 32 votes
Prep Time 1 mins
Total Time 1 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 oz blanco tequila
  • Juice of 1 lime (or 1-2 oz bottled lime juice)
  • 4-5 oz Topo Chico (or any sparkling water or mineral water)
  • Lime wedge for garnish
  • 2-3 coins seeded jalapenos, gently muddled (for a spicy option)
  • 2 oz grapefruit juice, prickly pear syrup, or strawberry syrup (for flavor substitution over lime juice)

Instructions

  1. If using jalapenos, remove the seeds and gently muddle to express the juices without crushing them.
  2. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  3. Add tequila, lime juice (or flavor substitution), and Topo Chico to the glass.
  4. Gently stir the ingredients together to maintain the carbonation.
  5. Garnish with a lime wedge.