Description

This Spicy Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita combines the refreshing taste of cucumber with a kick of jalapeno heat, balanced by a zesty cilantro-lime simple syrup and smooth Exotico Reposado tequila. Perfectly garnished with cucumber slices and a cilantro-salt rim, this vibrant cocktail serves as an invigorating and flavorful drink for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Jalapeno Simple Syrup

1/4 cup water
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (juice from 3 limes)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (whole, not chopped)
1 jalapeno pepper (sliced in half lengthwise)

Cucumber Juice

2 large cucumbers (sliced)

Cocktail Mix

1 cup Exotico Reposado tequila
1/2 cup triple sec

Garnish and Rim

Cilantro and salt (pulsed together in a food processor to make green salt)
Cucumber slices

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Instructions

Make the Jalapeno Simple Syrup: Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Combine water, fresh lime juice, sugar, whole cilantro, and jalapeno halves. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely. Reduce to a simmer and let cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, strain out jalapeno and cilantro, discard them, and transfer syrup to a bowl. Refrigerate to chill.
Prepare Cucumber Juice: While the syrup chills, puree the sliced cucumbers in a high-powered blender until smooth.
Strain Cucumber Puree: Pour the cucumber puree through a fine mesh metal strainer, pressing down to extract all the juice. Discard the pulp. Chill the juice in the refrigerator.
Mix the Margarita: When ready, combine the chilled jalapeno simple syrup and cucumber juice in a pitcher. Add the Exotico Reposado tequila and triple sec. Stir well to blend all ingredients.
Prepare Glasses and Serve: Rim glasses with the cilantro-salt mixture. Pour the margarita over ice into the prepared glasses. Garnish with cucumber slices.
Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing, spicy cucumber jalapeno margarita.

Notes

Slicing the jalapeno in half lengthwise exposes more surface area, allowing more heat to infuse the syrup; remove seeds if a milder spice level is preferred.
The cilantro-salt rim adds an herbal, savory twist to the cocktail enhancing its complexity.
Use high-quality tequila like Exotico Reposado for best flavor.
Make the simple syrup and cucumber juice ahead to chill for a more refreshing margarita.