![]() Take the pitcher of mix out of the fridge, add the Tequila and Cointreau and give it a good stir. When it’s time to serve drinks fill each glass with ice and add the fresh garnish. Before your guests arrive salt the rim of each glass and set them out. Place the pitcher of flavored lime juice in the fridge. Don’t skip straining the jalapeño and cucumber chunks out of the liquid or you will end up with a VERY spicy cocktail. Stir everything together for a minute or two to let the flavors mingle, then strain the mixture into a pitcher. Muddle all of the jalapeños and cucumbers with the agave nectar and then mix in the lime juice. To make this recipe in a large batch multiply the ingredients by however many Margarita’s you’re planning to make. Whatever you do, don’t use shelf stable lime juice for these – or ever, if i’m being honest. In the past I have also placed an order through their customer service for 1/2 gallon jugs when making Margaritas for a larger party. Add the top portion of the cocktail shaker to the shaker jar (the main piece that goes on top of the jar, and the smaller top to that piece). My local Central Market always has small bottles for grab and go. Dip the rim of each glass into the salt, coating the entire rim. Many grocery stores sell fresh squeezed lime juice by the quart/pint/half gallon in the produce section. If I’m making Margarita’s for more than 2-4 people and don’t want to spend hours juicing limes I purchase fresh squeezed lime juice. Last, garnish each glass with a slice of jalapeño, a slice of cucumber and a slice of lime. Pour the Margaritas into salt rimmed glasses filled with ice. Put the top on and give it a good two-handed shake for 30-45 seconds until the cocktail shaker is so cold it’s uncomfortable to hold. Next, pour in the lime juice, tequila and Cointreau and fill the shaker to the top with ice. Use a muddler to smash everything together and really get the juice out of the cucumber pieces and the jalapeno slices. ![]() Start with diced cucumber, fresh jalapeño slices and agave nectar in the bottom of a cocktail shaker. How to make a Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita Some of my favorites are Casamigos Blanco, DeLeon Blanco, Herradura Blanco and Codigo Blanco. I prefer a Silver/Blanco tequila for this recipe. That doesn’t mean you have to spend a ton of money on a bottle of tequila, just think middle of the road. Strain the drink into a glass and add ice. Take that tequila, Cointreau and lime juice and shake it together in a cocktail shaker with 4 ice cubes andthe jalapeno slices Strain into a glass and add ice. Stick to fresh squeezed lime juice for the best Margarita, I promise. Salt enhances the tangy and spicy flavors in the drink Shake in a cocktail shaker. I’ve never found a ready to use mix that tastes great. Shelf stable Margarita mix is full of sugar and weird ingredients I can’t pronounce. In my opinion, a great Margarita really does have to be made with fresh squeezed lime juice. I will admit, I really miss sitting down at my favorite Tex-Mex restaurant, drinking Margaritas with zero effort but this recipe is GOOD and has sustained our Margarita addiction through out quarantine. The jalapeño kick is balanced out with the cool cucumber and tart lime and the spice keeps me from gulping my cocktail down way too fast. They are a little spicy, very crisp and refreshing, and technically “skinny” since the only sweetener is a little bit of agave nectar. Frozen, rocks, top-shelf, traditional, skinny, swirled with Sangria – I like them all! My Cucumber Jalapeño Margaritas have been on repeat for us during this COVID-quarantine time at home. Margaritas are one of my very favorite cocktails. It combines everything I love in a cocktail – tequila, some spice, something green, and of course – ZERO SUGAR! This recipe uses the best easy hack for cucumber juice that will make you look seriously fancy, and make your drinks extra refreshing.Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Jump to Recipe But if you’re looking to cut back on the sugar (for your health or just to avoid a hangover) – this drink is for you. Because really, is there anything better than chips & salsa and a cocktail? Not in my book. ![]() It’s May 1st people and you know what that means? Only 5 more days until one of my favorite holidays – Cinco de Mayo!Ĭinco de Mayo wouldn’t be complete with chips & guac, and of course, a margarita.
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