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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 minutes
Additional time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
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
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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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