A TikTok video posted by creator Whoathereharry_ (handle @theregoesharry) appears to show an Austin bartender humorously expressing his frustration with common bar orders. The video focuses on a specific interaction where patrons request a tequila-based drink but then reject his recommendation for a “ranch water” cocktail. The creator’s humorous take on the situation has garnered significant attention online.
The video features a young man, identified as Whoathereharry_, walking outdoors at night and directly addressing the camera. He appears to be wearing a dark green patterned shirt and a mustache. He begins his statement by asking, “Why do y’all come in the bar and be like, give me something with tequila, and I recommend a ranch water,” while gesturing with his hands.
The man continued, describing how customers then reject his suggestion. He stated that patrons respond by saying, “and y’all be like, no, give me tequila soda and a little bit of lime juice.” Throughout this part of the video, on-screen text appears, reinforcing his point.
The debate over a popular tequila cocktail
The on-screen text in the video directly challenges the customer’s request, reading, “Bro that is exactly what a ranch water is.” The man concluded his statement with an expletive, “B–ch,” which appeared to emphasize his exasperation with the common bar order.
The video’s public caption reinforces the creator’s argument, stating, “That is the same thing!!!!!” The caption also included several hashtags that indicate the video’s origin and context, such as “#atx,” “#atxlife,” “#atxlocal,” “#austintexas,” and “#bartenders.” These hashtags suggest that the creator is an Austin-based bartender sharing a common experience in the local bar scene.
The video’s comment section shows many viewers engaging with the creator’s frustration. Several commenters echoed similar sentiments or offered their own explanations for the customer behavior described in the video. The back-and-forth over what a drink actually is can leave bartenders exasperated, like the one who told an airport patron what they actually serve when she orders a Blue Moon.
One commenter wrote, “Bc a ranch water sounds funk af,” suggesting that the name itself might deter customers. Another person appeared to agree, stating, “Ranch water sounds like this.”
Some comments also delved into the specifics of the drink’s ingredients. One user clarified, “Ranch water is tequila lime and MINERAL water, like topo Chico … not soda water.” This comment highlights a potential misunderstanding about the specific type of carbonated water used in a traditional ranch water.
Another commenter suggested that customers might be confusing the cocktail with a different product, writing, “they think it’s that seltzer can drink 😭.” This indicates that some patrons may associate the name “ranch water” with pre-packaged alcoholic seltzer beverages rather than a mixed drink prepared at a bar.
The sentiment that the name is unappealing was reiterated by another user who stated, “Ranch water don’t sound appealing.” The comment section also included a bartender sharing a similar experience with different drinks, saying, ““What kinda whiskey do yall have?” (I tell them) “I’ll have a miller”.” Drink names can confuse patrons in both directions, with bartenders reporting one Masters drink suddenly flooding their bars that most people have never heard of.
