For those looking to add some heat to a refreshing cucumber margarita, this will be your new favorite go-to and all you need to get ready for the warmer days ahead! Freshly muddled cucumber and jalapeño make up the main flavors of this cocktail but the profile of a traditional margarita comes through too, thanks to a good splash of tequila and squeeze of lime.

 

Ingredients:

Spicy Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita
  • 2 oz. Tequila Blanco
  • 2 oz. Fresh Orange Juice
  • ½ oz. Simple Syrup
  • ½ oz. Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 Jalapeño Slices
  • 1 Cucumber Slice

Tools You’ll Need:

Shaking Tins

Muddler

Jigger

Hawthorne Strainer

Preparation Steps:

  1. Add Cucumber and Jalapeño slices to a cocktail shaker. Muddle together thoroughly to release juices.
  2. Combine Tequila, Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, and ice to the shaker. Stir vigorously until chilled.
  3. Using a Hawthorne stranger, strain into an Old Fashioned Rocks Glass over fresh ice.
  4. Garnish with Cucumber Slices, Jalapeño Slices, and Lime, if desired.