Every region's country clubs have signature drinks. In Oklahoma, you'll usually find the "Club Special," which I'm proud to say is the number two most popular recipe of all time on at The Devilish Dish. It's a tasty little lemon-lime treat full of vodka that will sneak up on you on a hot day at the golf course if you're not careful. So a while back we were visiting the Devilish Nephew in Midland, Texas. Imagine my surprise when I ordered a Club Special and saw the bartender reach for the tequila! It turns out a Club Special in Oklahoma is NOT a Club Special in west Texas. It is however, equally delicious and refreshing. Their club special is known as Ranch Water and it's made with a fun new ingredient: Topo Chico. It's a brand of sparkling mineral water that has been made and bottled in Mexico since 1895. How has it been around since 1895 and we've only recently been introduced? Well the Coca-Cola company acquired the company last year, so it's quickly becoming popular allover the US. I'm even starting to see it in our local grocery stores, where as previously we've only found it at the Hispanic market. This refreshing cocktail is so surprisingly simple, I'm a little embarrassed to blog it, but I feel like I can't keep the secrets of west Texas all to myself. The world must know of Ranch Water, so grab some Topo Chico, some good quality tequila and a few limes and let's enjoy a new kind of club special!
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| Refreshment courtesy of west Texas. |
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| Topo Chico also comes in lime and grapefruit flavors. All are delicious on their own or in a cocktail! |
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| Our new favorite summer cooler... |
Ranch Water Cocktail
1 bottle Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral water
1-2 (1 ounce) jiggers good quality Tequila
Limes for garnish
In a glass, pour the Topo Chico over ice. Stir in Tequila. Garnish with lime. Enjoy!
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