Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita

This cucumber jalapeño margarita is so refreshing! Nothing tastes better than the combination of tequila and jalapeño; the cucumber just adds a freshness and helps to balance the heat. The longer it chills, the more jalapeño and cucumber infuse into the tequila. Serve over ice in a salt-rimmed glass, garnished with cucumber slices.

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Prep Time 10

Additional time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 4

Course: beverage, cocktail

Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Calories: 170

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

½ cup tequila or more to taste
½ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup orange liqueur
¼ cup simple syrup
1 jalapeño pepper halved and seeded
4 thin slices cucumber or more to taste
4 wedges lime
2 tablespoons kosher salt or as needed
ice as needed
4 slices cucumber

Equipment

Cocktail shaker
Muddler
Fine mesh strainer (optional)
Citrus juicer
Knife and cutting board
Glasses for serving
Plate for salt rim (optional)
Ice

Method

Stir together tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup in a pitcher with a lid; add jalapeño pepper and thin cucumber slices. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
Meanwhile, run a wedge of lime along the rim of each of 4 pint glasses. Spread kosher salt onto a flat plate; press the glass rims into salt to coat.
Fill each prepared glass with ice and pour chilled margarita over ice. Garnish each drink with a cucumber slice.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gSodium: 2887mgPotassium: 109mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 17mg

Notes

Cool, crisp, and with a bold jalapeño kick, this margarita is a refreshing fusion of heat and chill in one glass.

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Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita