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Spicy Cucumber Mint Margarita Recipe

for those who like it hot n cold like katy perry. perfect for sipping poolside at a Mexican beach resort, or on your couch for taco tuesday.
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 drink

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 oz tequila
  • 0.75 oz triple sec (or Cointreau if you fancy)
  • 1.5 oz cucumber juice
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp agave syrup
  • 2–4 slices jalapeño (to taste)
  • 10–12 mint leaves
  • 1 small Persian cucumber
  • 2 tbsp tajin optional garnish
  • 2 tbsp salt optional garnish
  • 1 sprig mint optional garnish
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions
 

  • Muddle & Infuse: In a cocktail shaker, muddle jalapeño slices and mint leaves. Add tequila and triple sec. Let sit to infuse while preparing the cucumber juice.
  • Make Cucumber Juice: Blend chopped cucumber with a splash of water. Strain using a fine mesh strainer. Measure out 1.5 oz of juice.
  • Prepare Glass: Rim a glass with lime and dip in Tajín or salt. Optional: Garnish inside with long cucumber ribbons.
  • Shake Cocktail: Add ice, cucumber juice, lime juice, and agave to the shaker. Shake until frosty.
  • Serve: Strain into prepared glass over fresh ice. Garnish with mint, lime wedge, and jalapeño slice. Enjoy!