Jalapeno and Cucumber Margarita

Name: Jalapeno and Cucumber Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup tequila, or more to taste; 0.5 cup fresh lime juice; 0.25 cup orange liqueur; 0.25 cup simple syrup; 1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded; 4 thin slices cucumber, or more to taste; 4 wedges lime; 2 tablespoons kosher salt, or as needed; ice, as needed; 4 slices cucumber

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Nothing tastes better than tequila and jalapeno; the cucumber adds a freshness that helps to mute the jalapeno's bite. The longer it chills, the more jalapeno and cucumber infuses into the tequila. Serve over ice in a salt-rimmed glass, garnished with cucumber slices.

Recipe by Dillon McGill

Published on June 22, 2017

7

Prep Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 5 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

½ cup tequila, or more to taste
½ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup orange liqueur
¼ cup simple syrup
1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
4 thin slices cucumber, or more to taste
4 wedges lime
2 tablespoons kosher salt, or as needed
ice, as needed
4 slices cucumber

Directions

Stir tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup together in a pitcher with a lid; add jalapeno pepper and thin cucumber slices. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Run a wedge of lime along the rim of each of four pint glasses. Spread kosher salt onto a flat plate; press glass rims into salt to coat. Fill glass with ice and pour margarita over the ice. Garnish with cucumber slice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

170	Calories
0g	Fat
21g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 170
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 2887mg	126%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 13mg	67%
Calcium 17mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 109mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.