Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita
This Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita is refreshingly spicy. Made simply with cucumber slices, blanco tequila, and Powell & Mahoney Jalapeno Margarita.
This Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita has it all. It’s as simple to make as its flavors are complex. “When did you become a mixologist?”— With this cucumber garnish, and a chili salt rim, expect your friends to ask this question.
- Yield: one cocktail
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita
This cocktail is refreshingly spicy, and made simply with cucumber slices, lime juice, blanco tequila, and Powell & Mahoney Jalapeno Margarita.
Ingredients
- Blanco tequila - 1.5 oz
- P&M Jalapeño Margarita - 3 oz
- Cucumber slices - 3 - 1/4
- Fresh lime juice - squeeze of
- Coarse salt - 1 tbsp
- Chili powder - 2 tsp
- Long cucumber slice - for garnish
- Sliced jalapeños - 1-2 for garnish
Instructions
1. Combine salt and chili powder on a small plate. Rub the rim of your glass with a wedge of lime to moisten. Dip in chili salt. Set aside.
2. In a cocktail shaker, muddle 3 cucumber slices with tequila. Add the P&M Jalapeño Margarita, a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and some ice. Cover and shake vigorously, about 20 seconds.
3. Strain over fresh ice into prepared glass. Garnish with cucumber and jalapeño slices.
*Optional - if desired, using a mandolin, carefully slice one long cucumber slice (see photo) about 1/8 - 1/4 inch thick to wrap inside the cocktail glass.
