Cucumber Margarita with Jalapeno

Serving the cucumber margarita with a Tajin rim and lime slice.

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Cucumber Margarita with Jalapeno

For a spicy, yet refreshing cucumber margarita, try this easy recipe with jalapeno-infused tequila, light reposado or blanco tequila and a splash of Colintreau.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword cinco de mayo, cocktail, cucumber

Dietary Restrictions Dairy-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Resting Time 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings

Calories 210kcal

Author Lisa Lotts

Equipment

citrus juicer for squeezing lime juice
cocktail shaker for individual margaritas
pitcher for multiple margaritas to have ready

Ingredients

FOR THE CUCUMBER LIME JUICE

1 English cucumber peeled
¼ cup agave syrup
½ cup lime juice fresh squeezed

FOR THE INFUSED TEQUILA

1 cup reposado or blanco tequila divided
1 jalapeno quartered

FOR A SINGLE MARGARITA:

1 ounce jalapeno infused tequila
1 ounce plain tequila
1½ ounces cucumber lime juice
¾ ounce Cointreau

FOR A PITCHER OF MARGARITAS (makes 8)

8 ounces jalapeno infused tequila
8 ounces plain tequila
12 ounces cucumber lime juice
6 ounces Cointreau

FOR THE RIM

1 tablespoon Tajin A chili lime seasoning
agave

OPTIONAL GARNISHES:

lime wedge or slice
jalapeno slice or wedge
cucumber thinly sliced with skin

Instructions

FOR THE INFUSED TEQUILA (start a few hours ahead)

In a glass container, combine 1 cup reposado or blanco tequila and 1 jalapeno,quartered. Cover and refrigerate until chilled 2-4 hours, the longer it steeps the spicier it gets.

FOR CUCUMBER LIME JUICE:

In a blender, combine 1 English cucumber, ¼ cup agave syrup and½ cup lime juice. Blend on high until mixture is completely smooth.
Strain the cucumber through a sieve, stirring with a spoon to extract as much of the cucumber juice as possible. You should have about 1¼ - 1½ cups of juice.

FOR EACH CUCUMBER MARGARITA:

Add 1 tablespoon Tajin to a shallow bowl. Rim the glass with a bit of agave (I use a small pastry brush to coat the rim. Dip the rims into the Tajin mixture until it clings to the glass.
To a cocktail shaker, add ice, 3 ounces of jalapeno-infused tequila and 2 ounces of the cucumber lime juice. Shake well and pour into glasses with a little ice. Garnish.

FOR A PITCHER OF CUCUMBER MARGARITAS:

In a pitcher combine 8 ounces jalapeno infused tequila, 8 ounces plain tequila, 12 ounces cucumber lime juice, and 6 ounces Cointreau. Stir well and refrigerate until ice cold.
Serve in ice filled glasses, rimmed with the Tajin-sugar. Garnish as desired.

Notes

These cucumber margaritas are best served the day they are made, so if you're serving them by the pitcher, make them earlier in the day and chill until you're ready to serve.

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