6 Ranch Water Recipes You Need to Try
Ranch Water, inspired by cowgirl and cowboy culture, has become a popular drink for a generation connecting with their inner open range and the importance of tradition. These Ranch Water cocktails are a perfect choice thanks to the simple recipes, refreshing taste, and the most important ingredient: 1800® Tequila, known as “the World’s Most Awarded Tequila”.
1800® Tequila has been celebrated for over two hundred years and was recently named “the World’s Fastest-Growing Spirit*.” It’s the top choice for cocktails among tastemakers and premium tequila aficionados.
1800® Tequila is also an ideal partner for taking any Ranch Water recipe to the next level. Its quality and authentic taste are the perfect way to create a sipping cocktail that is satisfying and unique. Combine 1800® Tequila with a Ranch Water cocktail, and you get something special.
Here are six Ranch Water drink recipes that showcase the excellence of the world’s most-awarded tequila.
What Is a Ranch Water Cocktail?
First, a quick explanation for anyone who hasn’t yet tried a Ranch Water cocktail. It’s an easy recipe with three simple ingredients:
- Tequila
- Sparkling water
- Lime juice
From there, you can innovate however you like. Add some tasty flavor embellishments, a pinch of rock salt, a subtle garnish, or experiment with different blends of tequila. If it takes more than a minute to put together, you’ve probably gone too far.
Cocktails with sparkling water are a summer favorite and 1800® Tequila makes them even better. The diverse selection of 1800® Tequila flavors opens the door to a wide variety of experiences that let you enjoy tequila cocktails exactly the way you want.
Welcome Wagon
1800® Añejo is a 100% Blue Weber agave tequila, harvested at peak maturity. It’s aged in brand new French and American Oak barrels and expresses an oaky vanilla aroma, with a deeply satisfying toffee flavor and exciting peppery finish.
This recipe is ideal for warm occasions with fond friends. Roll out the welcome wagon with a cocktail that makes it easy to live, laugh, and linger.
- 2 oz. 1800® Añejo
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 3 oz. sparkling mineral water
- Garnish with fresh blackberries and clove
Fill a highball glass with ice and add tequila and fresh lime juice. Top with sparkling mineral water, add garnish, cheers your friends, and enjoy.
Tropical Twist
1800® Coconut is a 100% blue agave silver tequila that is double-distilled and infused with natural coconut flavor. Its slightly sweet taste is medium-bodied, with a subtle finish that conjures balmy breezes and tropical relaxation.
Take your Ranch Water to the tropics with this recipe that is perfect for coconut lovers and fun-in-the-sun adventures. Each sip infuses a beachy vibe that makes cocktail hour irresistible.
- 2 oz. 1800® Coconut
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 3 oz. sparkling mineral water
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint sprig
Fill a highball glass with ice and add tequila and fresh lime juice. Top with sparkling mineral water, add garnish, and enjoy with your beach chair turned toward the sun.
Sundown Celebration
1800® Reposado is crafted from mature Blue Weber agave, cultivated and handpicked by artisan farmers in the Jalisco Highlands. This tequila is a double-distilled blend of white tequilas matured in French and American oak barrels, resulting in deeply inspiring flavors of buttery caramel, mild spice, and a touch of savory smoke.
This one shows off what happens when a little sweet meets a little savory. It’s a beautiful way to put a bow on a great day and kick off an even better nighttime in style.
- 2 oz. 1800® Reposado
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 3 oz. sparkling mineral water
- 2 splashes of orange bitters
- Garnish with fresh orange slice and black peppercorn
Fill a highball glass with ice and add tequila and fresh lime juice. Top with sparkling mineral water, add orange bitters, and garnish. Enjoy with a toast to the setting sun.
Smooth Sipper
1800® Cristalino is a crystal-clear Añejo tequila made from 100% Blue Weber agave handpicked at the peak of its maturity. It’s aged in French and American Oak barrels, then finished in port wine casks, resulting in an ultra-premium tequila that marries the complexity of an Añejo with the smoothness of a Blanco.
When life gives you lemons, fix yourself this cocktail. The blend of citrus with salt and pepper flavors in this Ranch Water drink delivers light and crisp refreshment.
- 2 oz. 1800® Cristalino
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 3 oz. sparkling mineral water
- Salt for rim
- Garnish with fresh lemon slice and pink peppercorn
Salt the rim of a highball glass then fill with ice and add tequila and fresh lime juice. Top with sparkling mineral water, add garnish, then kick your feet up and enjoy.
Easy Breezy
1800® Blanco is our original 100% agave premium tequila formula created in the year of 1800. It’s a special selection of white tequilas blended from 100% Blue Weber agave, for a clean and balanced taste with hints of sweet fruit and pepper.
This recipe is ideal for a traditional Ranch Water cocktail experience, especially if you’re looking for low-calorie tequila drinks. It’s a simple and satisfying expression of a summer classic.
- 2 oz. 1800® Blanco
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 3 oz. sparkling mineral water
- Garnish with fresh lime slice
Fill a highball glass with ice and add tequila and fresh lime juice. Top with sparkling mineral water, add garnish, and enjoy—it’s time to savor the simple pleasures of a cocktail made for summer sipping.
Not-So-Cool Cucumber
1800® Cucumber and Jalapeño is a flavorful double-distilled 100% Blue Weber agave tequila, with full-bodied notes of cool cucumber and spicy jalapeño. It’s a refreshing infusion ideal for taming a sizzling summer thirst.
The warmth of tequila meets the coolness of cucumber and the zing of jalapeño, for a best-of-all-worlds sip that’s perfect for bringing the heat to any ordinary occasion. Spice up your life with this uniquely tasty Ranch Water drink recipe.
- 2 oz. 1800® Cucumber and Jalapeño
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 3 oz. sparkling mineral water
- Tajín for rim
- Garnish with fresh lemon slice and pink peppercorn
Dust the rim of a highball glass with Tajín then fill with ice and add tequila and fresh lime juice. Top with sparkling mineral water and add garnish. The hard part is over, now enjoy a satisfying Ranch Water cocktail with a whole lot of flavor going on.
Discover the Best Ranch Water Recipes for Your Gatherings
We have more ideas to help you add the “The Best Taste in Tequila” to your Ranch Water adventure. Check out our “Best Ranch Water” guide for more inspiration and vote for your favorite recipe for a chance to win a Ranch Getaway!
Also visit the 1800® Tequila online store to see our full selection of premium tequila products. You can order online to receive delivery in the convenience of your home!
1800® Tequila is built on a tradition of hard work, passion, and honesty. We’re proud to share those values with you and celebrate them with a refreshing Ranch Water cocktail—enjoy your new favorite refreshment!
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