Cucumber-Jalapeño Margarita
Author: Nicole
Ingredients
  • 6 cucumber slices, ⅛″ thick, plus more for garnish
  • 3 to 4 jalapeño slices
  • 2 ounces silver or blanco tequila
  • 1 orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or triple sec)
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice (1 to 2 limes) (see Notes)
  • Coarse salt for rim of glass
  • Garnish with cucumber and jalapeño slices
Instructions
  1. Rub the rim of a lowball glass with a cucumber slice. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of coarse salt and turn until the rim is well coated.
  2. Slice the jalapeño into 3 to 4 thin slices. If you prefer a more subtle heat, remove the seeds.
  3. Add the cucumber and jalapeño slices to a cocktail shaker and muddle them (gently mash) with a muddler or wooden spoon to release their juices.
  4. Add the tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice. Fill the shaker with ice cubes. Shake for 15 seconds until cold.
  5. Fill prepared glass with ice and strain liquid into glass.
  6. Garnish with cucumber and jalapeño slices.
  7. Strain into the prepared glass, and fill it with ice. Garnish with cucumber slices.
Notes
* Before squeezing a lime, heat it in a microwave for about 20 seconds and then rub it back and forth on the counter top. This easy two-step process results in more juice per piece of fruit.
Recipe by Riegl Palate at https://www.rieglpalate.com/cucumber-jalapeno-margarita/