Ranch Water Tequila Soda

How to Make Ranch Water Tequila Soda

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   Step 1: Prep glasses and optional salted rim

   If you like a salted rim, rub a lime wedge around the rim of each highball or Collins glass and gently dip the rim into a plate with a light layer of coarse sea salt. Otherwise simply chill your glasses in the freezer for a few minutes to keep the drink bright and cold.

   For this step

   • 4 wedge(s)Lime wedges (for rimming and garnish)
   • 1/4 tspCoarse sea salt (optional, pinch for rim)
   
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   Step 2: Add ice

   Fill each chilled glass with plenty of ice — roughly 1.5 cups per glass — to keep the drink crisp and dilute slowly. A well-iced glass is key to controlling dilution and temperature.

   For this step

   • 6 cupsIce cubes
   
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   Step 3: Measure and pour tequila and lime

   Divide the blanco tequila evenly among the glasses (about 2 fl oz / 60 ml per serving), then add fresh lime juice (about 0.5 fl oz / 15 ml per serving). Always use freshly squeezed lime juice for the brightest, most authentic Ranch Water flavor.

   For this step

   • 8 fl ozBlanco tequila
   • 2 fl ozFresh lime juice
   
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   Step 4: Top with sparkling mineral water

   Carefully top each glass with very cold sparkling mineral water (about 6 fl oz / 180 ml per serving). Pour gently to preserve carbonation and give each glass a quick gentle stir (1–2 turns) to combine without flattening the bubbles.

   For this step

   • 24 fl ozSparkling mineral water (very cold)
   
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   Step 5: Garnish and serve

   Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and an optional thin cucumber slice for a subtle, fresh aroma. Serve immediately while very cold and effervescent.

   For this step

   • 4 slice(s)Thin cucumber slice (optional garnish)
   

1. If you like a salted rim, rub a lime wedge around the rim of each highball or Collins glass and gently dip the rim into a plate with a light layer of coarse sea salt. Otherwise simply chill your glasses in the freezer for a few minutes to keep the drink bright and cold.
2. Fill each chilled glass with plenty of ice — roughly 1.5 cups per glass — to keep the drink crisp and dilute slowly. A well-iced glass is key to controlling dilution and temperature.
3. Divide the blanco tequila evenly among the glasses (about 2 fl oz / 60 ml per serving), then add fresh lime juice (about 0.5 fl oz / 15 ml per serving). Always use freshly squeezed lime juice for the brightest, most authentic Ranch Water flavor.
4. Carefully top each glass with very cold sparkling mineral water (about 6 fl oz / 180 ml per serving). Pour gently to preserve carbonation and give each glass a quick gentle stir (1–2 turns) to combine without flattening the bubbles.
5. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and an optional thin cucumber slice for a subtle, fresh aroma. Serve immediately while very cold and effervescent.