Ranch Water

Ingredients

1.5 oz MurLarkey Salsa Borracha Vodka
1 oz lime sour
1 oz pineapple juice
A few dashes of hot sauce, to taste
Lime slice for garnish

Instructions

1. Fill a rocks or highball glass with ice.
2. Add 1.5 oz of MurLarkey Salsa Borracha Vodka.
3. Add 1 oz of lime sour.
4. Add 1 oz of pineapple juice.
5. Add a few dashes of hot sauce, to taste.
6. Stir gently to combine.
7. Garnish with a fresh lime slice.

Easy Tip: Use Wood Stove Spicy Margarita Mix in place of the lime sour for an extra layer of flavor.

History

Ranch Water traces its roots to West Texas, where it’s long been the go-to drink for ranchers and outdoor types looking for something easy and refreshing in the desert heat. The classic build — tequila, lime, and Topo Chico sparkling mineral water in the bottle — is widely associated with the Big Bend region of Texas, with origin stories attached to the Ranch 616 restaurant in Austin and various Marfa-area watering holes. The drink broke out of Texas during the 2010s and became a national hit by the early 2020s. MurLarkey’s version reimagines it with Salsa Borracha Vodka and pineapple juice for a fruitier, spicier American craft take.