This Grapefruit Ranch Water recipe is made with electrolytes to keep you detoxing while you retox.
Grapefruit Ranch Water Recipe
I can’t wait to share with you how to make this healthy Grapefruit Ranch Water, but first I want to tell you the story behind this low carb drink recipe.
Low carb alcoholic drinks
I’m in my mid-50s now and haven’t had a low carb cocktail or any other alcohol for decades because I have an MTHFR mutation.
Refreshing cocktails
But that hasn’t stopped me from creating some refreshing drink recipes for you guys.
Whether it’s this Grapefruit Ranch Water Cocktail or my Margarita Recipe , you’ll have a refreshing drink that’s perfect for the keto diet.
Pantry Brothers Mixology
Now, guess who will help me out with these healthy cocktail recipes?
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The Pantry Boys are now grown men, over 21 and legally drinking alcohol, and are huge connoisseurs of the kitchen, bar, and incredibly creative when it comes to mixing cocktails.
Grapefruit Ranch Water
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Instructions
In a large glass, add the tequila, carbonated water, and LMNT and stir gently.
Add ice and grapefruit
serve
Preparation time 5 Minutes
Total Time 5 Minutes
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What is Lunch Water?
If you’re wondering what ranch water is, we’re here to help.
The Ranch Water is a Texas-style tequila highball drink made with citrus and Topo Chico sparkling water.
Highball drinks
You may be wondering what a highball drink is. It is an alcoholic drink, but it has a high ratio of non-alcoholic beverages to alcohol, making it easy to drink.
Best Tequila for Ranch Water
What’s the best tequila for ranch water?
We use Rosa Tequila in our recipe – Codijo brand is our favorite, but you can use any type of tequila in this Ranch Water recipe.
Ranch Water with Citrus Fruits
Our Grapefruit Ranch Water is a light and bubbly version of our margarita recipe.
Ranch Water is a fun summer cocktail, but I plan on making it year-round because it’s so delicious.
Ranch Water Recipe
I had never heard of the term “ranch water” until my sons introduced me to the concept.
This cocktail is inspired by LMNT’s seasonal flavor releases. The Grapefruit LMNT is a favorite with the boys because it’s so tasty and easy to drink.
Grapefruit Cocktail Recipe
Similarly, when the Grapefruit LMNT Electrolytes arrived, my youngest son took one look and proclaimed that he had to make a cocktail with grapefruit in it.
Anyway, I gave it my all.
Easy Cocktail Recipes
Sometimes I like to make fresh lemon or lime juice for cocktails or mocktails, but other times I just want to open up a packet of LMNT electrolytes for some quick hydration.
Another thing I love about this healthy cocktail is that you don’t need to squeeze in fresh lime juice.
Paloma Recipe
He came up with a recipe for a healthy Paloma with fresh lime and grapefruit soda, as well as other cocktail ideas using tequila.
Finally, after much experimentation, he came up with this delicious recipe for Grapefruit Ranch Water.
Topo Chico Ranch Water
Substituting grapefruit electrolytes for lime juice adds extra flavor to this refreshing summer drink, and the switch also makes the mixology process even easier.
You can also make lime ranch water, orange and raspberry water using LMNT electrolytes.
Best electrolyte drink
Here’s why our LMNT electrolyte cocktail is superior:
Saves time – no citrus juice needed Enhances taste – Pantry Brothers approved Superior hydration – LMNT salt based, sugar free electrolytes
We love this Detox Retox Ranch Water, using electrolytes in your cocktails will help you hydrate and properly detox while you drink.
Homemade Electrolyte Powder
If you want to know how to make your own electrolyte powder, we have a recipe.
Why are electrolytes good for the body?
If you’re wondering what electrolytes are good for, let me help. According to paleo diet pioneer Robb Wolf, staying hydrated with electrolytes is just common sense. He says:
“Drinking electrolytes along with water helps replace fluids lost through sweat, urine and breathing.”
He adds that the problem with most electrolytes on the market today is quality — take Gatorade for example — most are full of sugars and artificial chemicals that you don’t want in your body — which is what inspired Wolf to develop LMNT Electrolytes.
What are electrolytes?
According to Wolf, “Electrolytes are electrically charged minerals that conduct electricity to power the nervous system and maintain balance of fluids inside and outside cells.”
Electrolytes play a role in the following functions in the body:
Supports the firing of nerve impulses, healthy blood pressure, fluid balance in the brain, and hormone production.
And much more!
Headaches and other symptoms of dehydration
Once I started taking sugar-free electrolytes and my sodium levels improved, my migraines and headaches went away, my bowel movements improved, and my cognitive abilities felt sharper.
For me, the benefits have been immeasurable, and what’s amazing is that I never realized how inadequately hydrated I was until I discovered LMNT.
Additionally, hydrating with LMNT can eliminate symptoms of the “keto flu” as these electrolytes contain salt, potassium, and magnesium.
Easy Summer Cocktails and Mocktails
Here are some of our favorite cocktails and mocktails that are fun and easy to make – all low carb recipes that even keto dieters can enjoy:
Virgin Mojito
We’re sticking with our highball recipe – with a high ratio of hydrating mix to booze, you can’t go wrong!
We mixed in a traditional Cuban highball to create an easy and healthy sugar-free mojito recipe.
All you need is four fresh ingredients and your favorite rum. Check out the full recipe and more at Paleo Cooking by Elana’s Pantry.
On the rocks cocktails
Enjoy backyard BBQ season and the heat of summer with my easy cocktail recipes, fuel your body with fresh ingredients, and stay hydrated with LMNT.
This Grapefruit Ranch Water recipe is an old but great recipe from the archives. I first shared it in 2021.
