Spicy Ranch Water Recipe
This spicy ranch water is a refreshing Texas cocktail made with tequila, fresh lime juice, jalapeño, and bubbly Topo Chico. It’s crisp, lightly spicy, sugar-free, and comes together in just 5 minutes with a Tajín-rimmed glass.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces (¼ cup) silver tequila, also called Blanco tequila
- 1.5 ounces (3 Tbsp) fresh lime juice, about 1 - 2 limes
- 4 ounces (½ cup) Topo Chico, or other sparkling mineral water
- 2 - 3 slices fresh jalapeño, add more for spicer ranch water
- 1 large lime, sliced for garnish
- Tajin seasoning or coarsely ground sea salt
Instructions
- Tajin Rimmed Glasses: Add tajin onto a small plate. Wet the rim of your glass by rubbing a lime wedge around the top edge, then dip it into the tajin. Fill the glass with ice and set it to the side.
- Muddle the jalapeno slices: Add them to a cocktail shaker, then add tequila and lime juice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds to infuse the tequila with spice. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, use a sealable jar or water bottle.
- Strain: Strain and pour into the tajin-rimmed glass filled with ice.
- Add Sparkling Water: Top with Topo Chico or your favorite sparking water and give it a light mix.
- Garnish with lime wedges and extra jalapeño slices. Enjoy!
Notes
Use any type of sparking water. I used Topo Chico because it is extra bubbly, but any kind of plain sparkling water works! You can even use club soda, Pellegrino, or lime-flavor mineral water.
Make your own tajin seasoning. I bought tajin at the store, but you can make your own too. Simply mix together 2 Tablespoons of salt, 2 tablespoons of crystalized lime powder, 1 tablespoon of cayenne powder or red chili powder, and 1 tablespoon of chipotle powder.
Use fresh lime juice, not bottled. This makes a HUGE difference. Bottle-limed juice is not fresh and leaves a weirdly concentrated flavor.
Flavors: Customize your ranch water with a splash of orange, lemonade, grapefruit, cranberry, or pineapple juice.
Tequila Type: Use Blanco (silver) tequila. If you enjoy a smokier flavor, you can certainly use mezcal too.
Jalapeños: You can use a serrano pepper instead of a jalapeno, but your ranch water will be spicier. Serrano peppers are hotter than jalapeños, so I recommend starting with half or a third of a small serrano pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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