Nobody wants to be hanging out over a hot stove in the middle of a Southern heatwave.
That means plenty ofno-bake desserts, cold dinners, and even colder cocktails.
The most searched summer recipe in the South isThe Best Texas Ranch Water.
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This three-ingredient cocktail is as easy as can be and lends itself to many creative twists.
No wonder so manySouthern Livingreaders are looking for this recipe.
You might be wondering, must it beTopo Chicoor would any sparkling water do?
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Thats far from the only way to customize this drink.
[Then] toss in a [pickle] spear and a garlic-stuffed olive for a flavorful twist.
And not just any readers mind you, we have Texans weighing in with their approval.
What a refreshing drink!!
This is so smooth and delicious.
Another Texan also gave this cocktail their blessing with a five-star review.
Add a pinch or two of rock salt or something similar, very refreshing.
