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    Authentic Ranch Water

    Published: Jul 19, 2021 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    You may have heard people talk about “Ranch Water”, well let me tell you it is a surprisingly easy cocktail to make. Just grab some silver tequila, a couple limes and some Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water. And yes, it has to be Topo Chico, or it’s not a Ranch Water! If you use regular soda water, it becomes a Tequila Soda.

    ranch water cocktail in a mason jar with a bottle of topo chico to the side

    You can also purchase this cocktail in cans, but it’s SO easy to make you might as well throw it together from scratch.

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    1 What is Ranch Water
    2 Ingredients
    3 Tequila
    4 Other Awesome Tequila Cocktails
    5 Did you make this recipe?!
    6 Authentic Ranch Water Recipe

    What is Ranch Water

    Ranch Water is a Texas born cocktail that is said to hail from Western Texas where it was the go-to drink of cattle Ranchers!

    Since it is a refreshing drink that isn’t sweet or sugary, like a traditional Margarita, it was perfect for Ranchers to drink after a day in the hot Texas sun.

    Now you will find it being ordered and served in bars and homes across Texas (and the US).

    Ingredients

    Just 3 simple ingredients to mix up your own Ranch Water Cocktail:

    3 oz Silver Tequila, 1.5 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice and 4 oz Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water

    Like we said before it HAS to be Topo Chico to be considered true Ranch Water.

    tequila, limes and Topo Chico

    Topo Chico

    You can find Topo Chico in just about any grocery store. It will be in or near the soda/pop section.

    Tequila

    We love tequila around here and there are no shortage of tequila cocktails on Mom’s Dinner!

    Some of our reccomended Silver Tequilas are:

    • Casamigos ($$$)
    • Cazadores ($$$)
    • Espolon ($$)
    • Jose Cuervo Traditional ($)
    tequila ranch water in a glass with crushed ice and a lime wheel

    Other Awesome Tequila Cocktails

    • Classic Margarita on the Rocks
    • Orange Jalapeno Tequila Cooler
    • Tequila Lemonade
    • Tequila Soda
    • Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita
    • Anejo Tequila Cobbler

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    ranch Water cocktail in a mason jar with a bottle of Topo Chico

    Authentic Ranch Water Recipe

    A refreshing and sparkling tequila cocktail born in West Texas, made with just 3 simple ingredients.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 3 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 3 minutes
    Servings: 1 drink
    Calories: 207kcal
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Ingredients

    • 3 oz silver tequila
    • 1.5 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
    • 4 oz Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water
    • ice and lime wheel
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    Instructions

    • Fill a tall Collins glass (or we like to use a mason jar) with crushed ice.
    • Pour in 3 oz silver tequila, 1.5 oz fresh squeezed lime juice and then top with about 4 oz Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water.
    • Give it a little stir and garnish with a lime wheel.

    Notes:

    Some say for this cocktail to be considered “authentic” you must use Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water, otherwise it is just a Tequila Soda!
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    Serving: 1drink | Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

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    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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