Mezcal Ranch Water
The smoky version of the viral Ranch Water that's become the go-to at trendy bars in Austin and beyond. Mezcal's smokiness transforms the simple tequila-lime-Topo Chico formula into something far more complex and addictive. Three ingredients, maximum impact. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Mezcal
- 0.8 oz Fresh lime juice
- 4 oz Topo Chico sparkling water
- lime wheel (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Serve with carne asada tacos, grilled lime chicken, or smoked jalapeño poppers that play into the mezcal's smokiness and the lime's brightness. The cocktail also pairs well with Mexican street food like elote or chiles rellenos.
Instructions
Fill a highball glass with ice
Add mezcal and lime juice
Top with ice-cold Topo Chico
Stir gently once
Garnish with a lime wheel
Tips
Topo Chico is the traditional choice — its aggressive carbonation cuts through the smoke perfectly Del Maguey Vida is the ideal mezcal for this — smoky but not overpowering Add a pinch of Tajin to the rim for a spicy-smoky Ranch Water