Leyenda’s Ranch Water

Leanne Favre | Brooklyn, New York

photo: Lizzie Munro
Ranch Water Recipe

At Leyenda in Brooklyn, the house Ranch Water gets an herbal upgrade, thanks to a housemade sage and lime oleo saccharum. The addition of fino sherry complements the salinity of the drink’s Topo Chico topper.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 1/2 ounces tequila, preferably El Velo
  • 1 1/2 ounces tequila, preferably El Velo
  • 3/4 ounce fino sherry, preferably Lustau Fino Jarana
  • 3/4 ounce fino sherry, preferably Lustau Fino Jarana
  • 1/4 ounce sage and lime oleo saccharum (see Editor’s Note)
  • 1/4 ounce sage and lime oleo saccharum (see Editor’s Note)
  • Topo Chico, to top
  • Topo Chico, to top

Garnish: long lime twist, sage bouquet, metal straw

Directions
  1. Add the first three ingredients to a highball glass.
  2. Stir to combine, and add ice.
  3. Top with Topo Chico.
  4. Garnish with a long lime twist, sage bouquet and metal straw.
Editor's Note

Sage and Lime Oleo Saccharum
Muddle 1 cup lime peels, stripped with a peeler, and 8 sage leaves with 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Let sit for 5 to 24 hours, pressing on occasion. When sugar is completely dissolved, strain and bottle.

Tagged: fino sherry, ranch water, tequila

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