How to Make Jalapeno and Cucumber Margarita - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a refreshing and unique drink to spice up your next gathering or happy hour? Look no further than the Jalapeno and Cucumber Margarita! This twist on the classic margarita takes the sweet and sour flavors of a traditional margarita and adds a kick of heat from jalapenos, balanced out with the cool and crisp taste of cucumber.

This cocktail is perfect for those who enjoy a little heat in their drinks. The combination of spicy jalapenos and cool cucumbers creates a ba...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    170 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 2887mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 109mg