Cinco De Mayo is on a Thursday this year – which means it’s practically on a Friday. As in, the weekend. So, I’ve decided not to bore you with tacos, salsas, enchiladas, bean dips and burrito bowls and just skip right ahead to the good stuff. Tequila. A Spicy Cucumber Kiwi Margarita!
peel and seed the cucumber
peel the kiwi
This is the epitome of refreshment. Not cloying and syrupy, but light and refreshing. With a subtle nod to fresh cucumber and kiwi, a tangy hit of lime and some slap-yo-Momma jalape?o infused tequila. Oh-ma-Gawd! I confess — I made a few batches to make sure I had the juice : tequila ratio just right. Hey – I did this for you!
It’s really simple to make, but it does take a little planning. First – you need to infuse the tequila with the jalape?os – which simply means cut the spicy pepper, put it in a glass container and cover it with reposado tequila. Let it steep for a few hours. The longer it sits, the spicier it gets). My cousin, Katrina, isn’t a fan of spicy things – so she can skip this step and use the tequila straight up — but she doesn’t know what she’s missing…
For the cucumber-kiwi juice, just peel and seed the cuke, peel the kiwi, cut them both into a few chunks and toss into a blender. Add the agave (more if you like it sweeter) and lime juice and blend ’til it’s completely smooth.
Then pour the contents through a fine mesh sieve. Like — really fine. You don’t want any of the pulp — just the juice. Press on the solids with the back of a spoon to get all the goodness out!
After the tequila is steeped (and chilled), it’s time to build the ‘ritas! You can use margarita salt for the rim if you like, but I like mixing my own blends. This one uses Tajin, a chili-lime seasoning powder, along with some coarse salt and sugar.
Mix ice, tequila and the juice in a cocktail shaker and give it a good waggle to blend. Pour into the prepared glasses and garnish with sliced cucumbers, limes or a wedge of kiwi. Spread your towel on a lawn chair, douse yourself in suntan lotion, recline and sip. 🙂
- 2 cucumbers, peeled and seeded
- 2 kiwi, peeled
- 1/4 cup agave syrup
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 cups reposada tequila
- 1 jalapeno, quartered
- 1 tablespoon tajin
- 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Slice of lime
- Slice of cucumber
- Slice of kiwi
- In a blender, combine the cucumber, kiwi, agave and lime juice. Blend on high until mixture is completely smooth. Place a fine mesh sieve over a glass measuring cup or bowl and pour the cucumber mixture through the sieve. Use a spoon to mash down on the solids to extract every bit of juice from the pulp. You should have about 2 cups of juice. Cover and chill.
- In a glass jar add the jalapeño and cover with reposado tequila. Cover and refrigerate until chilled 2-4 hours, the longer it steeps the spicier it gets.
- Combine the tajin, salt and sugar in a shallow bowl. Add water to another shallow bowl and dip the rims of your glasses first in the water and then into the tajin mixture to rim the glass.
- To a cocktail shaker, add ice, 3 ounces of tequila and 2 ounces of juice. Shake well and pour into glasses with a little ice. Garnish.
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You’ve been known to change my taste bud’s mind on more than one occasion. I’d try it with the jalapenos. 😉
Oh, fun! Can’t wait for you to try them!
Mother’s Day???? Or do you want to come over on Thursday?
Oh. My. Goodness. This sounds and looks incredible! I love a good margarita!!
Who doesn’t? LOL!
This is perfect for adult parties. It has a great kick by adding jalapeno. It looks so good!
Thanks, Ilona
This certainly sounds good and not just for Cinco de Mayo. I love spicy foods so the jalape?o infused tequila sounds great to me. Definitely one to try.
THANK YOU for a margarita that’s not cloyingly sweet! Refreshing- that’s what they’re supposed to be! And I LOVE the addition of the kiwi, I’ve never had that in a marg – perfect for Cinco De Mayo and all summer 🙂
Thanks, Tracy! I don’t like overly sweet drinks – and this one hits the spot
I don’t like overly sweet drinks and this one hits the spot!
I would have never thought to make a kiwi margarita, but what a fun way to tone down the heat!
Thanks, Rebecca. I’m really enjoying this one!
I love margaritas…especially spicy ones…especially ones made with agave…what an awesome recipe! I can’t wait to try this!! Cheers! XO
Enjoy it Sarah!
Totally love the kick you added to this drink!
It’s a good heat!
It’s a little “caliente”, Peter!
This sounds fantastic. Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, Taco Tuesday… or anytime really! I love margaritas!!
I’m not even joking, THIS looks & sounds absolutely WONDERFUL!!!! Saving & sharing!!
Oh My Gaud! This Margarita sounds incredible; cucumber , mint , Jalape?os.. Hello Fiesta! Perfect for this Weekend. Happy Cinco de Mayo
So glad you like it! I know how I’m celebrating Mother’s Day!
this looks so delicious and refreshing!!
It really is, Ly! Glad you like it!
Wow! who doesn’t love a good Margarita!?!?! I definitely will trying this as i celebrate cinco de mayo! Thank you for sharing this!
I’m certainly a fan of them! Caliente!
That cucember / kiwi puree looks gorgeous. I wonder if that puree is tasty to use as a side sauce for something 🙂
Hmmm – what do you have in mind?
This looks Delish! I’m going to make a triple batch for my husbands birthday party Friday. Do you think I could make the tequila kiwi part the day before?
Yes, that shouldn’t be a problem! Hope your husband has a great birthday!