Ranch Water
Tequila, lime and sparkling mineral water. West Texas's dry, low-sugar highball.
Built in glass · Highball · Easy · about 2 minutes · about 10% ABV
Ingredients
- 60 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 22.5 ml Fresh lime juice
- 150 ml Soda water
- Lime wedge (garnish)
Method
- Ice the glass
- Pour 60 ml tequila (blanco) into the glass
- Add 22.5 ml fresh lime juice
- Top with 150 ml soda water
- Stir once
- Garnish
About the Ranch Water
Ranch Water is a West Texas tradition of tequila, lime and Topo Chico sparkling water. Its exact origin is unknown. It became a national trend in the US around 2020.
The fizz and Collins family. Tall, sour and fizzy drinks became popular in the second half of the 1800s, once soda water was easy to get. Jerry Thomas printed the Tom Collins in 1876, the Gin Fizz was a craze in New Orleans and the Rickey was born in Washington, D.C. in the 1880s. They all add soda to a sour to make it long and refreshing.
Ranch Water FAQ
What's in a Ranch Water?
60 ml tequila (blanco), 22.5 ml fresh lime juice, 150 ml soda water, garnished with lime wedge.
How strong is a Ranch Water?
About 10% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.9 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Ranch Water?
Neither. Build it straight in the glass over ice, then give it one gentle stir.
What glass do you serve a Ranch Water in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
