Refreshing Cucumber-infused Tequila Cocktail
Cool & Refreshing Cucumber Margarita
Tired of the same old margaritas? Here's a cool and refreshing twist on the classic cocktail! This Cucumber Margarita is an extraordinary blend of tequila, cucumber juice, lime juice, agave nectar, and a hint of Yellow Chartreuse for a subtle herbal flavor. The result? A revitalizing beverage that's simply irresistible!
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You'll need 4 drinks' worth of ingredients for this easy-to-make recipe.
- Yields: 4 drinks
- Difficulty: A breeze!
- Total: 10 mins
- Active: 10 mins
Ingredients You'll Need:
For the cucumber juice:- 1 pound of peeled English cucumber, chopped coarsely
For the margaritas:- 100% agave tequila: 8 oz- Agave nectar: 4 oz- Freshly squeezed lime juice (8 medium limes): 4 oz- Yellow Chartreuse: 4 oz- Ice cubes- Lime wedges: 4, for garnish
Instructions for Success:
For the cucumber juice:1. Drop the chopped cucumber into a blender and smash it down into the pitcher. Blend until liquefied (approximately 30 seconds). You may need to stop the blender and mash the cucumber pieces again to enable the blade to spin correctly.2. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a 2-cup measuring cup and pour the liquefied cucumber through the strainer. Press on the cucumber solids with a rubber spatula to extract as much juice as possible. Reserve any extra juice for later use. Discard the solids.
For the margaritas:1. Freeze 4 cocktail glasses.2. In a 1-quart container, combine the cucumber juice, tequila, agave nectar, lime juice, and Chartreuse. Stir until well combined.3. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, pour 7 oz of the margarita mixture into the shaker, and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosty (approximately 30 seconds). Pour the contents into one chilled glass, garnish with a lime wedge, and serve. Repeat this process for the remaining three margaritas.
Fancy a Change?
- Spicy Cucumber Margarita: Add a jalapeño slice to the cocktail shaker for a zesty kick.
- Frozen Cucumber Margarita: Blend all ingredients with ice for a slushy version.
- Strawberry Cucumber Margarita: Muddle strawberries with agave nectar and add them to the mixture for a fruity twist.
- The 'Cucumber Margarita' recipe includes cucumber juice as one of its key ingredients, which is made by blending and straining 1 pound of peeled English cucumber.
- The instructions for this refreshing cocktail suggest a deviation by collecting extra juice from the straining process to use later, providing the opportunity to experiment with more cucumber in future drinks.
- For a spicy variation, the recipe recommends adding a jalapeño slice to the cocktail shaker during preparation, introducing a zesty kick to the cool and refreshing 'Cucumber Margarita'.
