Cold tequila drinks with real lime — Ranch Water, Casa Mint Paloma, Guava + Lime Margarita, and Sparkling Paloma, for hot afternoons and easy company.
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Introducing the refreshing and authentic Ranch Water recipe, featuring the smooth and bold flavor of Cantera Negra Tequila. This classic cocktail brings together the perfect blend of tequila, sparkling water, and zesty lime for a truly delightful and thirst-quenching experience.
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Open in Pepper →A good tequila drink doesn't ask much of you. Tequila, fresh lime, something bubbly or a little sweet, and you're done before the ice melts.
Cooks on Pepper reach for these when it's hot out, when somebody drops by, or when dinner is on the grill and everyone's standing around the kitchen waiting.
Every recipe here is short and honest: Ranch Water with sparkling water over ice, a Casa Mint Paloma with grapefruit and lime, a Guava + Lime Margarita for something a little sweeter, and a Sparkling Paloma made with fresh-squeezed juice.
Squeeze the limes fresh
Bottled juice tastes flat next to the real thing. One medium lime gives you about 1 ounce, so plan on one per drink.
Chill the glass first
Set your glass in the freezer for 10 minutes before you pour. The drink stays cold longer and you use less ice.
Add bubbles last
Stir the tequila and juice together first, then top with sparkling water and give it one gentle stir so it doesn't go flat.
Use big ice cubes
Larger cubes melt slower and keep your drink from turning watery in the first 5 minutes.