Cucumber Jalapeño Margaritas
These cucumber jalapeño margaritas are refreshing and spicy with muddled cucumber and fresh jalapeño. Ready in 5 minutes and naturally gluten-free with 100% agave tequila.
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Ingredients
For the Margaritas:
- 4 thin slices cucumber - about 1/4 of a cucumber
- 4 thin slices 1 jalapeño - about 1/3 of a jalapeño
- 4 ounces pure agave tequila
- 3 ounces lime juice - freshly squeezed
- 2 ounces pure agave - or simple syrup
- 1 ounce orange liqueur - either cointreau or grand marnier
For Serving:
- 1 lime wedge
- 1 cup ice
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- sliced cucumber
- sliced jalapeño - seeds removed
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Instructions
- Muddle the vegetables. Add cucumber and jalapeño slices to a cocktail shaker. Muddle thoroughly with a muddler or wooden spoon handle until vegetables are well mashed and juices are released.
- Add liquids and shake. Add tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave syrup to the shaker. Fill shaker at least halfway with ice. Cover and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels ice-cold.
- Prepare the glasses. Run a lime wedge around the rim of two glasses, then dip in kosher salt to coat. Fill glasses with ice.
- Strain and serve. Strain the margarita through the cocktail shaker strainer, then hold a fine-mesh sieve over each glass as you pour to catch any seeds or pulp. Garnish with cucumber and deseeded jalapeño slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Tequila: Use 100% agave tequila to ensure the margarita is gluten-free. Check the label to verify it says "100% agave" as cheaper tequilas may contain other ingredients that aren't gluten-free.
- Heat Level: Remove all seeds and ribs from the jalapeño slices for mild heat with flavor. Leave seeds in if you prefer spicy margaritas. Always deseed the garnish jalapeños so they don't continue adding heat to your drink.
- Double Straining: Use both the cocktail shaker strainer and a fine-mesh sieve to catch jalapeño seeds and cucumber bits. This extra step keeps the drink smooth instead of gritty.
- Make Ahead: You can prep garnishes and rim glasses up to 2 hours ahead, but shake each batch right before serving for the freshest flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3499mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 11mg
