Spicy Cilantro Cucumber Margarita

Verdant and herbaceous, this margarita is a refreshing twist on the classic, with the added kick of jalapeño heat. It's a perfect balance of vibrant cucumber, grassy cilantro, zesty lime, and a hint of spice. The preparation involves blending the fresh ingredients, straining the liquid, mixing with tequila, and serving over ice with a slice of jalapeño for an optional extra kick.

Spicy Cilantro Cucumber Margarita

A vibrant and herbaceous margarita with a refreshing blend of cucumber, cilantro, lime, and a touch of jalapeño heat.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz Persian cucumbers, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp cilantro leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp finely grated fresh lime zest
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1/2 lime)
  • 1/4 tsp minced jalapeño
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 1/2 oz white tequila
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. In a blender, blend the cucumbers, cilantro, sugar, lime zest, lime juice, and minced jalapeño until smooth.
  2. Strain the liquid from the solids using a fine-mesh sieve into a measuring cup, discarding the solids.
  3. Stir in a pinch of salt and mix the strained cucumber liquid with tequila.
  4. To serve, rim the glass with salt (optional). Dip the moistened rim of the glass in sea salt and fill the glass with ice.
  5. Shake the margarita in a cocktail shaker with ice and pour into the prepared glass. Add a slice of jalapeño on top of the ice for an extra kick.