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A close-up view of a ranch water cocktail made with lime and tequila served in a mason jar with ice.

Texas Ranch Water

Quench your thirst with our tantalizing Texas Ranch Water recipe. This refreshing Texan cocktail combines tequila, zesty lime juice, and sparkling water for a bubbly, citrusy sip of pure Texan charm. Perfect for summer gatherings or a taste of the Lone Star State wherever you are.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 105 kcal

Equipment

  • high ball glass or Collins glass

Ingredients
  

  • 1 shot tequila
  • 8 ounce Sparkling water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • ice

Instructions
 

  • Dip the rim in salt. Fill your glass to the brim with ice cubes. 
  • Add a shot of your preferred tequila into the glass. 
  • Squeeze the juice of a fresh lime directly into the glass. 
  • Give it a gentle stir with a long spoon or a cocktail stirrer to blend the flavors.

Notes

Variations for this ranch water recipe

Grapefruit

I love everything grapefruit when it comes to cocktails.  To make a grapefruit ranch water, follow this easy ranch water recipe but instead of adding lime, add a shot of fresh squeezed grapefruit juice.  If you like a little sweetness, you can always add a splash of orange liqueur or simple syrup to give it a more intense citrus flavor.  Circle the rim of the a tall glass with a grapefruit slice and then dip with a mixture of sugar and coarse salt.

Spicy

If sweet is good, then spicy is oo-la-la!  Hang on to your stetson, let's give this classic ranch water cocktail a lip-tingling upgrade.  One of my best friends is from Oklahoma, and how they make this drink in her home town is the HOT version!  It's kind of addictive, so I'm giving you fair warning.  You are going to make the texas ranch water cocktail just like the original, but instead of dipping the rim in salt, you are going to generously add spicy seasoning tajin rim.  This isn't so spicy, though.  This is just the beginning!  For the best flavor, add a few slices of fresh jalepeno and a shake of spicy chili lime seasoning. Not too much, but this spicy ranch water recipe is addictive!

Minty

This one is a little reminiscent of a mule. Dip the rim of the glass with lime and then coat in a salt/sugar mixture. In the bottom of the glass, muddle a few mint leaves with the crushed ice cubes. I like to add a slice of candied ginger as a garnish. This one can be served plain or add a splash of simple syrup to sweeten it up!

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.01gSodium: 48mgPotassium: 23mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.1mg
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