Cucumber Shots
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Cucumber Shots
Description
Cucumber Shots combine crunchy cucumber cups with a smooth, chilled cocktail made from blended cucumber, lime juice, water, agave nectar, and blanco tequila. The drink is prepared by first hollowing medium cucumbers carefully to preserve the base so liquid does not leak out, then rimming each cucumber cup with Tajín seasoning for a spicy, tangy touch. The cocktail mixture is blended until smooth, strained to remove pulp, then shaken with tequila and ice to chill before serving.
The flavor is light and refreshing, featuring the crispness of cucumber paired with tart lime and the sweetness of agave balanced by the heat from the Tajín. The textures contrast crisply, with the chilled liquid inside the cool cucumber shell.
This drink is served immediately as individual shooters, making it ideal for parties or casual social occasions where a novel presentation is appreciated. The recipe also suggests variations for non-alcoholic versions or using different spirits, adapting to various preferences. The cocktail can also be strained into larger glasses for sipping.
Preparation requires some care when scooping out the cucumbers to maintain structure, and the drink is best enjoyed fresh to keep the cucumber crispness and temperature optimal.
Ingredients
- 3 cucumber medium
- tajin seasoning
Spiked Agua de Pepino
- 1 cucumber peeled and seeded
- 2 lime juiced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 6 ounces tequila blanco
Instructions
- Peel cucumbers and cut the ends, then cut each cucumber in half.
- Using a small melon baller, scoop out the seeds and some pulp of the cucumber. Be careful not to scoop the base or liquid will drip out.
- Rim cucumbers with Tajín.
- In a blender add cucumber, lime juice, water and agave nectar and blend until smooth.
- Strain the liquid into a cocktail shaker or mason jar and discard the pulp.
- Add tequila, ice, and shake.Strain into cucumber cups.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a small melon baller carefully to scoop out the cucumber flesh without damaging the base to prevent leaks.
- Tajín seasoning adds a tangy spiciness to the cucumber rims that complements the drink's flavor.
- The cocktail base can be prepared in advance, but add tequila and ice just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Non-alcoholic versions can use a non-alcoholic tequila alternative or serve the spicy cucumber agua fresca on its own.
- The recipe accommodates alternate spirits like vodka, gin, or white rum for variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 93kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 133mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 77IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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