The cocktail of the West, stripped to its bones and built to refresh.
Out in West Texas, things are kept simple. Your words, your boots, and your drinks. Ranch Water isn’t fancy. It’s not dressed up. It’s not mixed in a shaker. But it’s real, and that’s why it lasts.
So, what is Ranch Water and what does Ranch Water have in it?
We’re glad you asked. Let’s break it down to the essentials and show you how to make it the way it was meant to be made. No sugar. No syrup. Just the original Ranch Water recipe.
What Is Ranch Water?
Ranch Water is the unofficial cocktail of West Texas. It’s crisp. It’s light. And it’s built for 100-degree days and long evenings outside. No one knows exactly who poured the first glass, but legend says it started somewhere near Marfa where the sky’s big and the drinks stay cold.
At its core, Texas Ranch Water is a blanco tequila cocktail mixed with fresh lime and sparkling water.
It’s become a go-to for folks who want refreshing tequila drinks with a dash of citrusy goodness, minus the sugar.
Ranch Water Cocktail Ingredients
The original Ranch Water doesn’t mess around. If your drink has more than three ingredients, it’s not the real thing.
Here’s what you need for the classic Ranch Water recipe:
- 2 oz 100% agave blanco tequila
- Juice of half a fresh lime
- Sparkling mineral water
Pro tip: Want an extra splash of flavor? Try adding in your favorite orange liqueur for that orange twist (we like Naranja!)
How to Make Ranch Water (The Real Way)
No need for a cocktail shaker or a recipe card taped to the fridge. Just pour and enjoy.
Step-by-step:
- Fill a tall glass with ice.
- Add 2 ounces of Blanco tequila (never the canned ones, just 100% premium agave tequila).
- Squeeze in fresh lime juice.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Add a splash of orange liqueur for that extra flavor.
- Give it a stir. Sip it slow or not at all.
Optional: Garnish with a lime wedge if you’re feeling fancy, but it’s just for show.
Now you know how to make Ranch Water the West Texas way.
Is It Really That Simple?
Yes. And that’s the whole point.
Ranch Water was born under the sun, not behind a bar. It’s meant to cool you down, not dress you up. It’s for porch swings, tailgates, backyards, and boots in the dust.
Looking for easy summer cocktails that won’t leave you hungover or sugared out? This is the one.
Why Blanco Tequila?
When you strip everything else away, the tequila does the talking. That’s why you go with 100% agave blanco: clean, crisp, and unaged. It blends beautifully with lime and lets the bubbles shine. We never use anything canned and only use 100% premium tequila—no compromise here.
Ranch Water is a blanco tequila cocktail for people who know better than to drown good spirits in syrup.
Why It's Still a Favorite
More and more people are discovering Ranch Water cocktail ingredients are refreshingly minimal. No hidden sweeteners. No artificial flavoring. Just three honest ingredients that play well together.
It’s light on calories. Strong in flavor and easy to make wherever the day takes you.
Whether you’re at a bonfire, lake trip, or just on your back porch watching the sunset, Ranch Water fits.
Can You Make It at Home? Sure. But It’s Not the Same.
You can mix tequila, lime, and sparkling water at home. And it’ll be good. But it won’t be The Standard Ranch Water.
We use premium-grade, 100% agave blanco tequila, natural lime juice, an orange twist to tie it all together, and the perfect level of carbonation, crafted and canned for convenience without cutting corners.
We’ve fine-tuned every detail so you don’t have to guess. Just crack it open and enjoy. That’s Ranch Water done right.
Raise The Standard and Pour Your Heart Out
What does Ranch Water have in it? Tequila. Lime. Sparkling water. An orange twist. That’s all. A taste of Texas in every glass.
So next time you’re craving something simple, sharp, and ice-cold, skip the syrup and go with the original. Get this goodness delivered to your doorstep. Get some today.