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Two tall clear glasses of Grapefruit Ranch Water with a green glass straw in the front glass.

Spicy Grapefruit Ranch Water

This spicy grapefruit ranch water is going to be my go-to drink of the summer. I love the tart grapefruit juice and lime juice paired with Topo Chico and spicy jalapeños. A little white tequila is all you need, and it feels like a margarita...but not as strong.
5 from 13 votes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 1
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Equipment

  • juicer
  • Cocktail glass
  • liquid measuring cup
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • ½ cup fresh grapefruit juice
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus more for rimming the glass
  • Tajín (Mexican seasoning blend)
  • Ice cubes
  • 3 tablespoon white tequila (blanco tequila) (1 ½ ounces)
  • Jalapeño slices
  • 1 cup Topo chico (or other sparkling mineral water)
  • Grapefruit slices, lime slices, jalapeño slices, and more Tajín for garnish

Instructions

  • Juice the grapefruit to equal ½ cup juice. Juice the limes to equal 2 tablespoons juice.
  • Rub a lime wedge around the edge of a cocktail class, and then dip in Tajín.
  • Add the ice cubes to the glass. Top with the juices, tequila, and jalapeño slices. Stir to release the spicy oils from the jalapeño.
  • Top with the Topo chico and garnish as desired. Serve immediately.

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