Add ingredients to ice-filled Collins glass. Stir briefly. Garnish
Variations:
* Spicy: Muddle one or two slices of jalapeño in the bottom of the glass before adding ice and liquids.
* Salted Rim: Rub the rim of the glass with a lime wedge and dip it in Tajín or kosher salt.
* Alternative Tequila: While blanco is traditional, using reposado tequila can add a smoother, oakier flavor.
* The "Bottle" Method: Drink down a fresh bottle of Topo Chico to the neck, then pour in 2 oz of tequila and the juice of half a lime directly into the bottle.
Ranch Water is a popular, refreshing Texas cocktail known for its simplicity, typically consisting of blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and Topo Chico mineral water served over ice. It is often described as a lighter, unsweetened alternative to a margarita.
While the origin of the name is unclear, Kevin Williamson of Ranch 616 in Austin, Texas claims to have put the cocktail on the menu in 1998 and to have applied for a trademark.