Description
This Spicy Cucumber Margarita is a light, refreshing, and low-sugar cocktail featuring fresh cucumber and jalapeno juice mixed with tequila, lime, and agave. Perfectly balanced with a mild spicy kick and customizable heat level, it’s a deliciously cool drink for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cucumber Jalapeno Juice
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1/2 - 1 jalapeno (depending on spice level)
- 2 cups filtered water
Margarita
- 1.5 oz tequila (one shot)
- 1 tbsp agave syrup
- Juice of 1 lime (about 1-2 tbsp)
- 1/4 cup cucumber jalapeno juice
Additionals
- Ice
- Cucumber slice for garnish
- Hot honey (for the rim)
- Tajin (for the rim)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass Rims: Begin by coating the rims of six glasses with hot honey. Pour hot honey onto a plate and dip each glass rim into the honey until fully coated. Then, transfer the glasses to a plate filled with Tajin seasoning and dip to coat the rims evenly. Place the rimmed glasses in the freezer to chill while you prepare the rest.
- Make the Cucumber Jalapeno Juice: Slice the cucumbers and jalapeno, then add them to a blender with 2 cups of filtered water. Blend until smooth and well combined. Pour the mixture through a mesh strainer to remove the pulp, discarding the solids and keeping the juice.
- Mix the Margarita: In a cocktail shaker, combine 1.5 oz tequila, 1 tbsp agave syrup, the juice of one lime (about 1-2 tablespoons), and ice. Cover and shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Assemble the Drink: Remove the rimmed glasses from the freezer. Fill each with fresh ice, then strain the margarita mixture into the glass without the ice from the shaker. Top each glass with 1/4 cup of the freshly prepared cucumber jalapeno juice. Garnish with a cucumber slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Keep rimmed glasses in the freezer to serve a crisp, chilled margarita.
- Use a fine mesh strainer to separate juice from pulp for a smooth drink.
- If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, a protein shaker bottle can work as a substitute for mixing.
