Spicy Cucumber Margarita
Serves 2
Directions
- 1Slice the jalapeño into rounds.
- 2Add jalapeño slices and agave to a small saucepan over medium heat.
- 3Bring to a simmer for a minute or two, then remove from heat and let sit for 30 minutes to cool before straining out the jalapeño.
- 4Peel and dice the cucumber.
- 5Blend the diced cucumber until smooth to make cucumber juice.
- 6Strain the cucumber juice through a fine mesh sieve and discard the pulp.
- 7Strain the jalapeño-infused agave to remove the jalapeño slices.
- 8Moisten the rims of two glasses with a lime wedge, then coat in the salt and lime zest mixture and fill with ice.
- 9Add cucumber juice, lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and jalapeño infused agave to a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice.
- 10Shake well for 10 seconds.
- 11Strain the mixture into the rimmed glasses.
- 12Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and/or a jalapeño slice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup agave syrup
- 1 jalapeño, sliced into rounds
- 4 oz cucumber juice
- 1 large cucumber
- 4 mini cucumbers
- 2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 oz tequila
- 1 oz orange liqueur
- 1.5 oz jalapeño infused agave
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 zest from lime
- ice
Equipment
knifesmall saucepanblenderfine mesh sievecocktail shakerglasseslime wedge
Tips
- For a less spicy cocktail, use less jalapeño in the agave infusion.
- Fresh cucumber juice makes all the difference in flavor, as does freshly squeezed lime juice for tartness.
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