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Cucumber Margarita (El Pepino)
This cucumber margarita blends crisp, muddled cucumber with silver tequila and fresh lime juice. Crushing the cucumber directly in the shaker releases a clean, bright flavor that balances the sweet agave nectar and orange liqueur. A salted rim and a single slice of jalapeño finish the drink with a subtle, savory kick. Serve this chilled cocktail during warm afternoons or casual weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 cucumber slices
- 6 oz (170 ml) ice cubes
- 1½ oz (45 ml) silver tequila (I recommend Herradura Silver)
- ½ oz (15 ml) orange liqueur
- ½ oz (15 ml) agave nectar
- 1½ oz (45 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
- Salt for rim of glass
- 1 jalapeño slice
Instructions
- 1Drop the cucumber slices into a cocktail shaker and muddle them gently six to seven times until they are slightly crushed.
- 2Add the ice cubes to the shaker, then pour in the silver tequila, orange liqueur, agave nectar, and freshly squeezed lime juice.
- 3Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously 12 to 15 times so the ice breaks up slightly and chills the liquid completely.
- 4Spread the salt on a small, flat plate. Press the rim of a chilled rocks glass into the salt to coat the edges evenly. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass and garnish with the jalapeño slice.