Peach ranch water is our new favorite variation on a classic Southern cocktail.

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Were no stranger to a classicTexas Ranch Water.

How to make it even more Southern?

Southern Living Peach Ranch Water in a glass to serve

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Here’s what you’ll need:

What Kind of Tequila Is the Best for Ranch Water?

We recommend using a blanco tequila (use your favorite brand).

Unaged, its smooth and perfect for a fruity, citrusy drink like ranch water.

Southern Living Peach Ranch Water ingredients

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An aged tequila would overwhelm the other ingredients.

With the right ingredients and a cocktail glass, you’ll have it ready to sip in minutes.

Ingredients

Chili-lime seasoning(such as Tajin), optional

Ice

1/4cup(2 oz.

Southern Living Peach Ranch Water rimming the glass with tajin

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)blanco tequila

1/4cup(2 oz.

)peach nectar

1/2Tbsp.

)fresh lime juice(from 1 lime)

6Tbsp.

Southern Living Peach Ranch Water filling the glass with ice

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Add ice:

Fill glass with ice.

Add remaining ingredients:

Add blanco tequila, peach nectar, and lime juice.

Top with sparkling water; stir to combine.

Southern Living Peach Ranch Water adding the peach nectar and tequila

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Garnish with peach slices.

Southern Living Peach Ranch Water topping with sparkling water

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Southern Living Peach Ranch Water garnishing with peach slice

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