Spicy Cucumber Margarita

  0.0 – 0 reviews  • Fruit
Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 25 min
Active: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 25 min
Active: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes; reserve the squeezed limes)
  2. 1/4 cup sugar
  3. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems separated
  4. 2 small jalapeno peppers, 1 halved and 1 thinly sliced and seeded
  5. 3 Persian cucumbers
  6. 1/2 cup kosher salt
  7. 3/4 cup anejo tequila
  8. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons triple sec

Instructions

  1. Bring the lime juice, sugar, cilantro stems, halved jalapeno and 1/4 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
  2. Meanwhile, puree the cucumbers in a blender. Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a liquid measuring cup, pressing on the solids with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate the cucumber puree until chilled.
  3. Pulse the salt and cilantro leaves in a mini food processor until the salt is green; transfer to a small plate. Run the squeezed limes around the rims of 4 glasses, then dip in the cilantro salt to coat.
  4. Strain the jalapeno syrup into a small pitcher. Stir in the cucumber juice, tequila and triple sec. Fill the prepared glasses with ice and add a few jalapeno slices. Pour in the cocktail.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 241
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Carbohydrates 25 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 22 g
Protein 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 394 mg
Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 241
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Carbohydrates 25 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugar 22 g
Protein 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 394 mg

 

Leave a Comment