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The Chilton

Ranch Rider Spirits cans all natural ingredients to create healthier for you alcoholic libations perfect for summer

Article by Jennifer Birn

Photography by Kimberly Birn

Originally published in Austin Lifestyle

The Chilton is one of four flavors currently available from Austin-based beverage company Ranch Rider Spirits. It consists of vodka, sparkling water, fresh squeezed lemon juice and sea salt. Optional: Tijon Classic Lime seasoning on the rim. Other Ranch Rider flavors include The Mule, Tequila Paloma and Ranch Water. Their available for purchase at retail locations in 12 states nationwide (and expanding quickly) and many locations around Austin. You can find where at https://www.ranchriderspirits.com/find

I TASTED

The Chilton with a Tajin rim

FROM

Ranch Rider Spirits

FLAVOR PROFILE 

Refreshing, Thirst-Quenching, subtly salty lemonade

PAIRS WELL WITH

Summer, the beach, barbecue, tacos…

OVERALL

The Chilton tastes like a drink mixed minutes ago rather than handed to you in a can. From the first sip you can appreciate the difference made by squeezed lemon juice from imported barrels rather than concentrate. While delicious on its own, adding Tajin Classic Lime Seasoning to the top adds another dimension to the flavor profile to tickle the taste buds