Refresh yourself with our straightforward Ranch Water recipe! Tequila, fresh lime juice, agave syrup, and sparkling water make it an ideal cocktail for hot summer days.
Prep time:
1 minute
Mixing time:
1 minute
Servings:
1
Calories:
226
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz agave syrup
- ½ oz Triple Sec - optional
- Soda water - to top up. If available, Topo Chico is the best option.
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedge - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
Instructions
- Prep Glass: Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add Lime Juice: Squeeze in 1 oz fresh lime juice.
- Add Agave Syrup: Mesure out and pour ½ oz agave syrup in the glass.
- Add Tequila: Pour 2 oz Tequila over the ice.
- Optional: for a fruitier and slightly stronger drink, add ½ oz Triple Sec to the mix.
- Top Up: Top up the glass with Topo Chico mineral water (or any other brand if not available).
- Stir Gently: Use a bar spoon to stir the ingredients gently.
- Garnish: Place a lime wedge on the rim of the glass for garnish.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Tequila: If you don't have Tequila, you can use vodka as a substitute. It won't have the same flavor profile but will still make a refreshing drink.
- Lime Juice: Bottled lime juice can work in a pinch if fresh limes aren't available. However, if possible, I always recommend fresh for the best flavor.
- Topo Chico: Any sparkling mineral water can be used if Topo Chico isn't available. Perrier is a good match for example. Just ensure it's unsweetened and unflavored to keep the integrity of the cocktail.
Making a Pitcher of Ranch Water:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 16 oz of Tequila, 8 oz of lime juice, and enough soda water to top up each glass.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the lime juice, agave syrup, and Tequila. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled highball glasses, top up with Topo Chico, garnish with a lime wedge, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Tequila Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic tequila substitute; these are available and do a good job mimicking Tequila's flavor.
Making it Vegan:
This cocktail is already vegan-friendly. Just use a vegan-friendly tequila brand (most are, but it's always good to check).What is a Ranch Water?
Ranch Water is a tequila-based cocktail made of lime juice, Tequila, agave syrup, and Topo Chico mineral water. This refreshing drink is not difficult to make as it only requires four simple ingredients and no special equipment or techniques. The flavor profile is close to the one of a Tommy’s Margarita.
What is a Ranch Water made of – The ingredients
The following ingredients are necessary for making Ranch Water:
- Tequila: This is the base spirit of Ranch Water. It provides the cocktail with its distinctive, robust flavor.
- Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice adds a tangy citrus note to the drink, balancing out the strong taste of Tequila.
- Agave syrup: This sweetener made from agave, the same plant used to make tequila, balances the drink and give it a rounder, long lasting texture.
- Topo Chico: This Mexican mineral water gives Ranch Water its signature fizz and helps dilute the other ingredients, making the cocktail more refreshing and easy to drink.
- Ice: Ice is used to chill Ranch Water, making it a perfect drink for hot summer days.
