Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita

A margarita with a salt rim garnished with jalapeño slice and cucumber slices.

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This Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita recipe is going to be your go-to in the warmer months. It's refreshing with a spicy kick, is perfect for parties and can be made in just 5 minutes.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: Cocktails

Calories: 214.28kcal

Author: Sarah Hill

Equipment

Knife
Cutting board
Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

Salt cayenne pepper and lime wedge for rimming the glass
1 ounce orange liqueur
6-8 cucumber slices
2-4 small jalapeño slices
4 ounces tequila
2 limes
1 teaspoon agave optional
ice

Instructions

Rub a lime wedge over the rim of two cocktail glasses.
Pour some sea salt or kosher salt and cayenne pepper onto a small plate. Dip the cup upside down onto the plate of salt and press down, ensuring the entire rim is covered with salt.
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the orange liqueur with 5-6 cucumber slices and 2-4 jalapeño slices.
Add ice, tequila, juice from 2 limes and agave (if using) to the cocktail shaker. Shake for a few seconds until combined.
Fill glasses with ice and pour margarita mixture over the rocks.
Garnish with a slice of jalapeño and cucumber and enjoy!

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Notes

Handle the jalapeño with gloves and avoid touching your face.

Taste your jalapeños before muddling. Jalapeños can range from mild to very hot. You can always add more, but you can't subtract. Taste before muddling to prevent yourself from making your margarita too spicy.

Use fresh ingredients. For a super fresh cocktail use only fresh cucumbers, jalapeños and lime juice.

Choose a high-quality tequila. I recommend only ever using a 100% agave tequila. I prefer blanco tequila but use what you like best. Check out this guide on the best additive-free tequilas.

Make a pitcher of margaritas. If you're having a party, you can easily triple or quadruple this recipe and serve it in a large pitcher. I recommend adding ice to each glass instead of to the pitcher to avoid watering down the drink.

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