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Introducing the sizzling sensation of summer in a glass: the Sweet Heat Ranch Water. Crafted to treat your taste buds to an exhilarating experience on a sweltering day.
Imagine a tall, elegant glass adorned with a glistening rim coated delicately with a perfect fusion of honey, salt, and Tajín. This trio of enticing seasonings sets the stage, promising a harmonious interplay of sweet, salty, and spicy in every sip.
*How to make a lime shot glass is included in this post!*
Ingredients
- Honey
- Tajin
- Salt
- Slices of jalapeños
- Ice
- Tequila of your Choice
- Limeade (Recipe Included)
- Topo Chico Sparkling Water
- Limes
Preparation:
First, you are going to prepare everything you need to craft your cocktail.
To get started get two small plates. On one plate you will pour a little bit of honey and on the second plate mix together some Tajin and Salt.
If you need to cut some jalapeños now is the time to do it!
Let’s Start Crafting:
Take whatever glass you would like to use for your cocktail and the plate of honey. You are going to take the rim of the glass and rub it in the honey until the rim is completely coated.
Tajin and Salt:
Just as you coated the rim in honey now you are going to coat the rim in Tajin and salt. The rim should be nice and sticky so the mixture should stick just fine.
Now add a little spice and ice:
Now that we have the rim beautifully decorated let’s get to the drink. I like to add a few slices of jalapeños to my drink for flavor and a little bit of spice. If you don’t like too sweet drinks then this is the drink for you! It has just enough sweetness so it’s not all spice but enough of a kick that it isn’t too sweet!
Once you added your jalapeños add ice to your glass about halfway up.
The star of the cocktail:
Let’s add a shot of Tequila! You can add any type of Tequila you like. In our household, we love 1800 Blanco. Now you can add as much Tequila as you like but I recommend about 1oz of Tequila because we are going to add a surprise later.
Refreshing limeade:
I had some limeade pre-made but if you need limeade you can simply make it by squeezing about 6 limes and adding a spoonful of sugar. You can add as much sugar as you like as well. Once you have your limeade made pour about 2 oz of it into your glass. I pour to fill the glass 1/4.
Sparkling Delight:
Now that we have the star added to the cocktail let’s make it sparkle. Get your bottle of Topo Chico and pop the top! Fill the glass just below the rim with sparkling water.
Then give it a mix!
Fun little surprise lime shot:
Now if you are crafting cocktails for a party here is a fun way to surprise your guest with an extra shot of Tequila.
I saw this at a restaurant and absolutely love the idea. You can take a lime cut it in half, squeeze all the juice out, and then simply flip it inside out to make a little cup. You can take a toothpick and put it through the lime so it rests on top of the cup or simply let it float on the drink.
Now your guest can take a shot or pour it into the drink!
Pause to appreciate the artistry before you. The honeyed rim beckons with its golden hue, while the salt conjures notions of sea-kissed air and sandy shores. Tajín, the tangy allure, hints at far-off destinations and culinary exploration.
With a gentle stir, the flavors meld seamlessly, as if nature herself orchestrated this union. As you raise the glass, a refreshing breeze sweeps over you. The first sip is a medley of sensations – the zing of limeade, the dance of salt and honey, and the subtle kick of jalapeños.
This ranch water offers respite from the sun’s intensity, a shaded oasis in liquid form. With every sip, you’re transported to a place where summer’s heat is tempered by the fusion of flavors. It’s a drink that not only quenches your thirst but also fuels your sense of adventure.
So, on this scorching summer day, let the Sweet Heat Ranch Water accompany you. A sip of sweet, a dash of salt, a hint of spice – a testament to the allure of contrasts that converge to craft a refreshing masterpiece.
Equipment Used
- Juicer
- Knife
- Plates
- Shot Glass
- Bottle Opener
Recipes Related
Sweet Heat Ranch Water
Equipment
- Knife
- Juicer
- Shot Glass
- Bottle Opener
Ingredients
- Honey
- Tajin
- Salt
- Jalapeno Slices
- Ice
- Tequila
- Limeade
- Topo Chico
- Limes
Instructions
- First, use a plate and add some tajin and salt to the plate. Make sure it is all mixed up.
- Then take another plate and pour some honey on the plate.
- Take your glass of choice and rim the glass with honey.
- Now that it is sticky rim the glass with tajin and salt.
- Place a couple of jalapeno slices in your glass.
- Next, add ice to your glass about halfway.
- Now you are going to add your tequila! Feel free to add as much tequila as you like but I like to add just about one shot (1oz).
- Give it a stir!
- I have some limeade premade but if you need limeade you can simply make it by squeezing about 6 limes and adding a spoonful of sugar. You can add as much sugar as you like as well. Once you have your limeade made pour about 2 oz of it into your glass. I pour to fill the glass 1/4.
- Pop your Topo chico bottle and fill the glass just below the rim.
- If you really want to impress your guest you can make a lime shot glass. Just take a lime and cut it in half. Then you are going to squeeze the juice out of the lime and then simply flip it inside out. Now you can put a toothpick through it so it sits on top of the glass or it will float on the drink. Now you can add a shot to the rind of the lime. Your guest can now take a shot or simply add the shot to the drink!
- Ta da! Sweet heat ranch water! Enjoy.