5-Minute Ranch Water Cocktail

light tequila cocktail Get the recipe

Ranch Water is the refreshing cocktail you’ve been waiting for. It's sophisticated enough to pair with appetizers or dinner, or you can enjoy it solo on a warm afternoon or for happy hour.

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what you'll need

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ingredients

Prep Time: 5 Min tequila lime juice Cointreau (optional) simple syrup (optional) Topo Chico mineral water salt for rim, optional makes: 1 cocktail See the full recipe

Get salty!

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Ice things down.

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Squeeze your limes.

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Pour over ice.

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Add some sparkle!

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make this recipe your own!

Use jalapeño-infused tequila for a spicy option. Make it boozier by adding hard seltzer. Use margarita salt or Bloody Mary salt for a different flavor. Learn more

Susannah Brinkley Henry

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