Cucumber JalapeƱo Margarita
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This cucumber jalapeƱo margarita recipe uses just four ingredients and is simple to prepare. Just throw everything into the blender, strain the mixture then drink up! Itās a great summertime drink thatās a little bit spicy but also incredibly refreshing.Ā
As it turns out, I still really love margaritas and therefore canāt go more than two months without posting a recipe. Can you blame me? Margaritas are the ultimate summer cocktail, and weāre in full-on summer mode, though for me theyāre a year-round drink.
This recipe was 100% inspired by a spicy margarita recipe I had while in DC last week. Typically, jalapeƱo margaritas arenāt my thing because theyāre a little too spicy, but not this one. The cucumber in this recipe cuts down some of the spiciness from the jalapeƱo, and the result is absolute perfection.Ā
WHY IS THIS THE BEST JALAPEĆO MARGARITA RECIPE?Ā
- Itās the perfect mix of spicy yet refreshing
- It uses fresh, real ingredients
- Thereās NO added sugar, aka no simple syrup, making it the best skinny girl margaritaĀ
MARGARITA INGREDIENTS
- cucumber
- jalapeƱo
- lime juice
- tequila
- optional: agave/maple syrupĀ
TIPS FOR MAKING A JALAPEĆO MARGARITAĀ
Remove the seeds from the jalapeƱo before placing it in the blender; otherwise, the drink will be REALLY spicy
Opt for a seedless cucumber to avoid the seeds getting somewhat but not completely blended in the blender
Add sweetener if you wish: Iād say omit the sweetener to start, then do a taste test and see if it needs it
DO I HAVE TO STRAIN THE MIXTURE?Ā
Unfortunately yes, and hereās why: If you donāt strain the mixture, there will be chunks in your drink. Yes, chunks. Little chunks and bits of cucumber, and you might even end up with a jalapeƱo seed or two if they werenāt completely removed before putting the jalapeƱo in the blender. Seriously though, donāt skip this step! It only takes an extra minute or two and the results are so much better.Ā
OTHER MARGARITA RECIPES
Cucumber JalapeƱo Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 large seedless cucumber
- 1/2 jalapeƱo, seeds removed*
- Juice from 2 limes
- 3 oz. tequila
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave, optional
Instructions
- Slice a lime into fourths, then run one of the lime wedges over your glass, then dip the glass directly into salt to salt the rim.
- Place all ingredients into a blender and blend for 1 full minute.
- Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl.
- Fill cups with ice them pour the margarita overtop. Garnish with cucumber and jalapeƱo.
- Enjoy!
Notes
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