Ranch Water

A West Texas favorite that is barely a recipe: tequila and lime lengthened with very bubbly mineral water. Light, dry and crisp.

Time: 1 min
Difficulty: Easy
Method: Built in glass
Glass: Highball glass

Ingredients

Servings

Tequila2 oz
Lime juice½ oz
Club soda — very fizzy mineral water, to top4 oz

Garnish: Lime wedge (1 wedge)

How to make it

1
Fill a highball glass with ice.
2
Add tequila and lime juice.
3
Top with sparkling mineral water and give one gentle stir.

Bar gear

Tools you'll need

JiggerA double-sided measure so every drink comes out the same. Look for one marked in ½ and ¼ oz.
Bar spoonA long, thin spoon for stirring, layering and fishing out cherries.
Citrus pressSqueezes fresh lemon and lime fast — fresh juice is the biggest upgrade you can make.

Recommended glassware

Highball glassTall and straight for long, fizzy mixed drinks over ice.

No shaker? A clean jar with a tight lid works. Build your home bar →

Recipe source: Widely published standard specification. Quantities and basic method are factual. Description and steps are original Mixistry copy. Last updated 2026-10-11.

Contains alcohol. For adults of legal drinking age — please enjoy responsibly.