Ranch Water

By Lena AbrahamPublished: Apr 1, 2022

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PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: Spencer Richards

It’s no surprise that this refreshing cocktail was born in often-sweltering Western Texas. A sort of effervescent, less-sweet version of a Margarita, only 3 ingredients are required for Ranch Water: tequila, lime juice, and seltzer. (Preferably Topo Chico; some claim it’s not a real Ranch Water without it!) We like adding a splash of orange liqueur like Cointreau for a little added sweetness and citrus flavor, but it can be left out or substituted for ¼ ounce simple syrup.

Serve these up on hot days with an extra wedge of lime for squeezing and the remaining seltzer to top it off as you drink. Summer heat doesn’t stand a chance.

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Yields:: 1 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 5 mins
Total Time:: 5 mins

Ingredients

ice
2 oz.
silver tequila
2 oz.
freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 oz.
orange liqueur (optional)
Sparkling water (preferably Topo Chico)

Directions

1. Step 1Fill a glass with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur, if using. Stir, then top with sparkling water.
2. Step 2Serve garnished with a lime wedge.

PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SIMON ANDREWS

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Lena Abraham

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Lena Abraham is a freelance contributor with Delish, and was formerly Senior Food Editor, where she developed and styled recipes for video and photo, and also stayed on top of current food trends. She’s been working in the food industry for over 10 years, and will argue that the best fish tacos in the world are made in New York. Don’t @ her.