Tis the most marvelous time of the year, when “Spirits” are high and smiles abound. Before you think I am waxing poetic let bring you back to reality. Just looking for puns to incorporate the spirits of the holiday aka christmas Cocktails. Todays festive selection is a fun tequila cocktail or what we call Christmas Ranch Water.
I realixe Tequila cocktails mat not first come to mind over the holidays but I aim to change that thought. There is nothing wrong with this spirit any time of the year.
Christmas Ranch Water
I bet you are wondering what the heck is Ranch Water and in particular Christmas Ranch Water? Ask around about the drink’s beginnings, and you’ll get multiple answers, though most say it was first brought to life in either Austin or West Texas.
Regardless of where it cam from there is no disputing that it is a tequila-water cocktail,, often dubbed Ranch Water, a simple name for a simple drink.
While no-one will dispute, tequila with lime juice aka Margaritas have been popular forever, this little gem has been a Texas secret until the last few years.
Ingredients for Christmas Ranch Water
Time to gather our ingredients and get creative. This drink won’t make itself.
- tequila
- cranberry lime carbonated water
- fresh cranberries
- lime slices
- fresh rosemary
- ice cubes
Directions for this Simple Cocktail
Christmas Ranch Water sounds far more complicated than it is. A simple drink with knock ot flavour.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in one shot of tequila.
- Top off with cranberry lime carbonated water.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary, lime slices and cranberries.
- Cheers!
Ingredients
- tequila
- cranberry lime carbonated water
- fresh cranberries
- fresh lime slices
- fresh rosemary
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Fill a glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in one shot of tequila.
- Top off with cranberry lime carbonated water.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary, lime slices and fresh cranberries.
- Cheers!
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