Ranch Water
A stripped-down Texas staple of tequila, lime, and Topo Chico — crisp, clean, and built for hot weather.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blanco tequila
- 1 oz Fresh lime juice
- 4 oz Topo Chico or sparkling mineral water
- lime wedge (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with Texas-style barbecue, grilled fajitas, or street tacos al pastor; the crisp, mineral simplicity refreshes the palate between rich, smoky bites.
Instructions
1
Fill a highball glass with ice
2
Pour tequila and fresh lime juice over the ice
3
Top with Topo Chico
4
Stir gently once
5
Garnish with a lime wedge
Tips
Topo Chico is the traditional choice — its aggressive carbonation is part of the appeal Some versions add a splash of agave syrup but purists keep it bone-dry This is essentially a skinny margarita with bubbles instead of orange liqueur