Spicy Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita
This Spicy Cucumber Margarita is the perfect mix of fresh and fun with a hint of spice, perfect for Cinco de Mayo or any summertime gathering.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice juice from 3 limes
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro whole (not chopped)
- 1 jalapeño pepper sliced in half lengthwise
- 2 large cucumbers sliced, no need to peel
- 1 cup Exotico Reposado tequila
- ½ cup triple sec
For Garnish
- cilantro and salt pulsed together in a food processor to make green salt
- cucumber slices
Instructions
- Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring water, lime juice, sugar, cilantro, and jalapeño to a boil. Stir to make sure the sugar dissolves. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a small bowl, removing the jalapeño and cilantro and discarding. Allow to chill in the fridge.¼ cup water, ¼ cup fresh lime juice, ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup fresh cilantro, 1 jalapeño pepper
- While the jalapeño simple syrup is chilling, puree the cucumbers in a high-powered blender.2 large cucumbers
- Strain the cucumber puree through a fine mesh metal strainer, pressing down to get all the liquid. Refrigerate until chilled.
- When ready to serve, add jalapeño simple syrup and cucumber juice to a pitcher. Add the tequila and triple sec and stir to combine.1 cup Exotico Reposado tequila, ½ cup triple sec
- Pour over ice into cilantro salt rimmed glasses and top with cucumber slices. Enjoy!cilantro and salt, cucumber slices
Notes
- Remove the seeds from the jalapeno for less spice.
- Make the cucumber juice up to a day or so before serving.
- Freshly squeezed lime juice will add the best flavor.
- Store up to 2 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 13.8mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.3mg