5.0 from 3 votes
Spicy Ranch Water Recipe
This sugar-free spicy ranch water seltzer recipe is made with tequila, limes, a hint of jalapeño, and Topo Chico (sparking water). It's easy to make in 5 minutes and served in tajin-rimmed glasses.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 162 kcal
Course:
Drinks , Cocktails
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ounces (¼ cup) silver tequila also called Blanco tequila
- 1.5 ounces (3 Tbsp) fresh lime juice about 1 - 2 limes
- 4 ounces (½ cup) Topo Chico or other sparkling mineral water
- 2 - 3 lices fresh jalapeno add more for spicer ranch water
- 1 large lime sliced for garnish
- Tajin seasoning or coarsely ground sea salt
Instructions
- Add tajin onto a small plate. Wet the rim of your glass by rubbing a lime wedge around the top edge, then dip it into the tajin. Fill the glass with ice and set it to the side.
- Muddle the jalapeno slices in a cocktail shaker, then add tequila and lime juice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds to infuse the tequila with spice. If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, use a sealable jar or water bottle.
- Strain and pour into the tajin-rimmed glass filled with ice.
- Top with Topo Chico or sparking water and give it a light mix.
- Garnish with lime wedges and extra jalapeño slices. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Use any type of sparking water. I used Topo Chico because it is extra bubbly, but any kind of plain sparkling water works! You can even use club soda, Pellegrino, or lime-flavor mineral water.
- Make your own tajin seasoning. I bought tajin at the store, but you can make your own too. Simply mix together 2 Tablespoons of salt, 2 tablespoons of crystalized lime powder, 1 tablespoon of cayenne powder or red chili powder, and 1 tablespoon of chipotle powder.
- Use fresh lime juice, not bottled. This makes a HUGE difference. Bottle-limed juice is not fresh and leaves a weirdly concentrated flavor.
- Flavors: Customize your ranch water with a splash of orange, lemonade, grapefruit, cranberry, or pineapple juice.
- Tequila Type: Use Blanco (silver) tequila. If you enjoy a smokier flavor, you can certainly use mezcal too.
- Jalapeños: You can use a serrano pepper instead of a jalapeno, but your ranch water will be spicier. Serrano peppers are hotter than jalapeños, so I recommend starting with half or a third of a small serrano pepper.
Nutrition Information
Calories
162kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
27mg
(1%)
Potassium
121mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 162kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.