In essence, this is a twist on a classic ranch water that deviates slightly from our house recipe to make it more accessible for domestic purposes. It hinges on the bright, citrus notes of Alma Finca orange liqueur, and we add some homemade grapefruit cordial to give it some extra pinch; at home, just steep some grapefruit peel in the sugar syrup overnight instead. If you like, make up a big batch and serve socially by putting it in a soda stream at the table for people to help themselves.
Grapefruit ranch water
Serves 1
15ml fresh lime juice
15ml standard 1:1 sugar syrup
Grapefruit peelto steep in the syrup (optional; see recipe introduction)
15ml alma finca orange liqueur
30ml tequila – We use eight white
Soda waterto top
1 wedge grapefruitto garnish
Measure the lime, syrup, Alma Finca and tequila into a highball glass filled with ice, stir to combine, then top with soda, garnish and serve straight away.
Chris Tanner, co-owner, Câv, London E2
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