The Best Cucumber Margaritas
Made with only five ingredients, Cucumber Margaritas are the perfect cocktail to enjoy all year round. Muddled cucumbers and fresh mint leaves, shaken with cucumber infused tequila, lime juice, simple syrup and a spicy salted rim for the final touch.
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Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 108kcal
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Cucumber Infused Tequila See Recipe Below
- 1 Ounce Lime Juice
- 1 Ounce Simple Syrup or Agave Syrup
- ¼ Cup Sliced Cucumber
- 6-8 Mint Leaves
- Spicy Margarita Salt or Regular Margarita Salt Rim Garnish
Cucumber Infused Tequila
- 1 Cup Cucumber Sliced
- 1 Cup Tequila
Instructions
- Prepare the cocktail glasses by rubbing a slice of lime on the edge of the glass and then dip the rim of the glass in a spicy margarita salt; set aside
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the sliced cucumbers and mint leaves to release the juices
- Add in the tequila, lime juice and simple syrup
- Shake until all ingredients are combined
- Fill the prepared cocktail glass with ice and pour the cucumber margarita over the ice
- Garnish with fresh mint leave and a slice of cucumber
- Enjoy!
Cucumber Infused Tequila
- Fill a glass jar with sliced cucumber and tequila
- Refrigerate the tequila for 24 hours to infuse
Notes
Simple Syrup
1 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 Cup Water
- Combine both ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a simmer until the sugar is dissolved
- Allow the syrup to cool completely and store in a air tight glass jar
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to use
Nutrition
Serving: 1Cocktail | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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