Ranch Water
A bone-dry, three-ingredient Texas highball of tequila, lime, and sparkling mineral water.
Base
tequila
Glassware
Highball glass
Flavor Profile
refreshingsour
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila (blanco)
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- Sparkling mineral water, to top
- Lime wedge, to garnish
Instructions
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice.
- 2Add tequila and lime juice.
- 3Top with sparkling mineral water and garnish with a lime wedge.
Origin & Story
West Texas, mid-20th century
Born on West Texas ranches where sparkling mineral water, tequila, and lime were readily on hand, this stripped-down highball became a modern favorite after Texas brands helped popularize it nationally.
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