Big-Batch Pineapple Ranch Water

Name: Big-Batch Pineapple Ranch Water
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 very ripe pineapple (about 5 lb.; see Note); Tajín, for coating; 6 tbsp. fresh lime juice; 6 oz. blanco tequila; 12 oz. Topo Chico, chilled

Mix up a pitcher for your next cookout or backyard happy hour.

By Susan ChoungPublished: Jul 3, 2026

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Yields:

6 serving(s)

Total Time:

20 mins

The Lone Star State refresher goes tropical with muddled pineapple and lime and is finished with a Tajín–dusted garnish for a flicker of heat.

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Ingredients

1 very ripe pineapple (about 5 lb.; see Note)
Tajín, for coating
6 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
6 oz. blanco tequila
12 oz. Topo Chico, chilled

Directions

1. Step 1Trim bottom from pineapple and discard. Slice two 1/4-inch-thick rounds from end of pineapple, cut into 6 wedges total, and then cut slit in point of each wedge (so it can rest on glass rim). Place Tajín on plate. Coat half of each pineapple wedge with Tajín, then set aside for garnish.
2. Step 2Using sharp knife, cut away and discard rind of pineapple, then remove any eyes (you should have about 30 ounces total). Remove and discard pineapple core. Cut pineapple into ¼ inch pieces and transfer to food processor (along with any accumulated juices).
3. Step 3Add lime juice and pulse until pineapple is finely chopped and juices have been released. Transfer to pitcher or 4-cup liquid measuring cup (you should have about 3 cups total) and stir in tequila.
4. Step 4Divide among 6 glasses (about 1/2 cup liquid and solids in each), then fill glasses with ice. For each, top with 2 ounces Topo Chico, perch 1 pineapple wedge on rim of glass, and serve with bubble tea straw.

Pineapple Prep: If your pineapple is not very ripe, cut into rings, then grill on medium-high (or broil) until softened and fragrantly sweet and deep char marks appear, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let cool on plate 20 minutes, saving any accumulated juices, then proceed with chopping.

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