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Spicy Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita

It's 5 o'clock somewhere, and this Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita is the perfect way to celebrate happy hour in style. Cool, refreshing cucumber meets spicy jalapeño with a kick of tequila blanco for a delightful way to end the day.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 386 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 8 lices cucumber
  • 4 lices lime
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 2-3 lices Jalapeño
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 ounces tequila blanco
  • 1 ounce Cointreau or orange liqueur of choice
  • Tajín
  • ice

Instructions

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  1. Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of the glass and the dip the outside of the rim of the glass in Tajin.   
  2. In a cocktail shaker, add cucumber slices, lime slices, lime juice, jalapeno slices, and sugar
  3. Muddle together, squashing everything to release the juices.
  4. Add tequila and orange liquor.
  5. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until combined, about 15 to 30 seconds. The longer you shake, the spicier it will become.
  6. Strain into an ice-filled, spicy-rimmed rocks glass. Garnish as desired with cucumbers and mint, if desired. Enjoy!  

Notes

  • Can I make more than one margarita at a time? If you are following the shaker method listed below, I don’t recommend making more than two margaritas at a time. The shaker won’t have enough space to do its job otherwise!
  • That said, you can very easily make a large batch of the tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice ahead of time. When it’s time for a refill, simply pour the mix into an ice filled shaker, add your cucumber, pepper, and sugar and shake like the dickens!
  • Can I make a pitcher of cucumber margaritas? Make a batch of agua fresca de pepino and add 2 cups of tequila and 1 cup of Cointreau and float slices of jalapeño.
  • You won’t have the muddled action, but all the flavor profiles will be there.

Nutrition Information

Calories 386kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Potassium 594mg (17%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 42g (84%) Vitamin A 2009IU (40%) Vitamin C 232mg (258%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386

% Daily Value*

Calories 386kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Potassium 594mg 13%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 42g 84%
Vitamin A 2009IU 40%
Vitamin C 232mg 258%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.