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Cucumber Shots
If you're on the hunt for a cocktail that embodies the essence of a vibrant garden party or want to make the most of a surplus of fresh cucumbers, then you're in for a treat. Picture tequila-spiked agua de pepino served in edible cucumber shot glasses – a delightful creation I've dubbed Cucumber Shots.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 93 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 medium cucumbers
- Tajín
Spiked Agua de Pepino
- 1 cucumber peeled and seeded
- 2 limes 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.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Optional Variations:
- Non-Alcoholic - Want the refreshing flavor of cucumber without the buzz? Swap in your favorite NA tequila brand, or simply serve up agua de pepino in the cucumber glasses.
- Swap Your Spirit - Cucumber also plays very nicely with vodka, gin, or white rum.
- Regular Shot Glasses - If “keep it simple, sunshine” is your personal motto, I see you. Forget the adorable cucumber shooters and use regular shot glasses instead.
- Full-Sized Cucumber Tequila Cocktail - If you’re more a sipper than a slammer, strain the spiked agua fresca between two Tajin-rimmed rocks glasses filled with a giant ice cube. Garnish with a slice of cucumber and a round of lime. Salud!
Nutrition Information
Serving
6g
Calories
93kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.02g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
133mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
77IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93
% 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.