A Texas bartender recently took to TikTok to express his frustration with customers who ignore his drink recommendations only to order the exact same thing by a different name, BroBible reports. Harry, known as @theregoesharry on the platform, shared his annoyance after a patron rejected his suggestion of a ranch water, which is a staple cocktail in the state. The situation occurred when a customer approached the bar asking for a tequila drink. Harry immediately suggested a ranch water, but the customer refused the offer. Instead, the customer requested a drink made with tequila, soda, and a little bit of lime juice. Harry pointed out that this request is identical to the composition of a ranch water. He shared his reaction in a video that has gained over 96,200 views, noting that the customer’s insistence on listing the individual ingredients was frustrating. Harry explained his process for making the drink He noted that many dive bars do not carry mineral water, so they often use soda water as a substitute. According to Harry, ranch waters are made with tequila, lime juice, and mineral water, but soda water is also fine for the purpose. He clarified that while mineral water is the traditional choice, the availability at specific bars dictates what goes into the glass. The name of the drink itself seems to be a point of contention for many people. In the comments section of his TikTok, viewers claimed that the name ranch water is off-putting: “Ranch Water sounds funk.” One commenter mentioned that the name does not sound appealing, while another suggested that people might confuse it with a seltzer can drink. A heated debate also emerged regarding the proper ingredients for a ranch water. Many commenters insisted that the drink must contain Topo Chico to be considered authentic. One person stated that ranch water is specifically made with Topo Chico and that using off-brand soda is wrong. Harry acknowledged these concerns in his replies, noting that while the drink is supposed to use mineral water or Topo Chico, many dive bars use soda water instead. The history of the drink traces back to Austin, Texas, in the late 1990s at a restaurant called Ranch 616. The owner, Kevin Williamson, reportedly created the recipe while on hunting trips with his father. They would mix tequila and lime juice in a water bottle and top it off with chilled Topo Chico. Austin Monthly notes that the original recipe actually included two parts reposado tequila, one part orange liqueur, and one part lime, served over ice with a Topo Chico. The reliance on Topo Chico has been a point of friction due to supply chain issues. Topo Chico experienced a major shortage recently, forcing many bars to rely on soda water or other mineral waters. As the product makes its way back onto shelves, the debate over what constitutes a true ranch water will likely continue. For those looking to make the drink at home, the process is straightforward. It typically involves one and a half ounces of blanco tequila, half an ounce of lime juice, and chilled Topo Chico in a highball or Collins glass. Adding a lime wedge is the final step to finish the drink.