# Spicy Cucumber Margarita

This spicy cucumber margarita is made with a jalapeño-infused agave to tone down the sweetness, fresh cucumber juice, lime juice, tequila, and orange liqueur for a refreshing and lightly sweet cocktail.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Slice the jalapeño into rounds.
2. Add jalapeño slices and agave to a small saucepan over medium heat.
3. Bring 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.
4. Peel and dice the cucumber.
5. Blend the diced cucumber until smooth to make cucumber juice.
6. Strain the cucumber juice through a fine mesh sieve and discard the pulp.
7. Strain the jalapeño-infused agave to remove the jalapeño slices.
8. Moisten the rims of two glasses with a lime wedge, then coat in the salt and lime zest mixture and fill with ice.
9. Add cucumber juice, lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and jalapeño infused agave to a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice.
10. Shake well for 10 seconds.
11. Strain the mixture into the rimmed glasses.
12. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and/or a jalapeño slice.

## Equipment

- knife
- small saucepan
- blender
- fine mesh sieve
- cocktail shaker
- glasses
- lime 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-vD41-OQ6D/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/85ced8e4-0fae-4319-841e-421fa356c40c
- Extracted: 2025-11-10

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