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Ranch Water

The unofficial cocktail of West Texas. A minimalist highball — blanco tequila, fresh lime, and Topo Chico mineral water. Crisp, mineral, and incredibly refreshing. The simplest tequila cocktail there is, and arguably the best for hot weather.

Prep2 minutes
Cook0 minutes
Serves1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 oz blanco tequila
  • 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 4-6 oz Topo Chico mineral water (or any sparkling mineral water)
  • Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1. Fill a Collins glass with ice.
  2. 2. Add tequila and lime juice.
  3. 3. Top with cold Topo Chico.
  4. 4. Stir gently once.
  5. 5. Garnish with a lime wedge. No salt rim — this one stays clean.
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