Modern: Cilantro Citrus Ranch Water

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  • Makes

    1

    Drink
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Spirits of '76: Celebrating 250 Years with Cocktails from Every State

By Kim Laidlaw

Published 2026

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Cilantro Citrus Ranch Water modernizes Texas’s classic ranch water, a cocktail originally created by West Texas ranchers as a simple, refreshing mix of tequila, lime, and Topo Chico sparkling water. This updated version infuses muddled cilantro, jalapeño, and orange with a splash of grapefruit juice and a pinch of chile salt, capturing the bold, sunny spirit and vibrant flavors of Texas.