Refreshing and spicy, the Cucumber Margarita will quell your thirst with ice-cold sips that finish with a little heat.
A cucumber walked into the dimly lit tavern. The surly denizens looked up from their mugs of suds and games of pool. Unfriendly gazes met the vegetable as it sauntered up to the bar. Without missing a beat, the bartender leaned in.
“You’re looking a little green there, friend. What can I get ya?”
The emerald stranger scratched at what can only be described as a chin, thinking long and hard. Finally, it answered back.
“I want something with a little heat. Refreshing yes, it most certainly must be refreshing, but with a kick. Cold and hot, it has to be as icy as the tundra and kick with the spiciest of flavors. I require something with a Southwestern persuasion, a cowboy’s cocktail if you will.”
The barkeep nodded, listening intently. He replied, “You got a funny way of talking there, slim. Where’re you from?”
The cucumber remained stoic. “Your mother’s garden.”
Everyone in the tavern let out a hushed “oooooooooh” while the bartender and the veggie stared each other down.
“Okay,” the barkeeper seethed. “There’s only one thing I think you’ll like. Here…”
He began to mix up a cocktail. Silver tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, honey, and jalapeño slices all came together and were poured into a double rocks glass. Chili powder and sea salt garnished the rim.
The tall green customer took a sip and smacked its lips. “Good bite, lovely amount of heat and spice. It’s missing something, methinks. What is this called?”
The barkeep smiled devilishly. “Oh it’s missing something, alright. That drink right there is what’s known as a Cucumber Margarita.”
The cucumber frowned as it looked down at its beverage that was missing the titular ingredient. Then realization hit.
The bartender flashed a large kitchen knife. “The only thing missing… is you.”
What is the Best Alcohol to Use in a Cucumber Margarita?
When making this drink, I found a silver tequila mixed perfectly with the other robust flavors that go into it. An orange liqueur like a Patrón Citrónge or a Cointreau will be elevated by the clear spirit, helped by the agave without any of these ingredients overpowering the others.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coarse sea salt for the rim
- 1 teaspoon chili powder for the rim
- 4 to 6 cucumber slices plus more for garnish
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1/2 ounce orange liqueur
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 to 2 jalapeño slices
Instructions
- Combine the sea salt and chili powder on a shallow plate to make the chili salt.
- Moisten the rim of your glass with a lime wedge and press it into the chili salt to coat it. Fill with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker, add the cucumber slices, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and honey.
- Muddle the ingredients together to release the flavors.
- Add the jalapeño slices to the shaker, fill with ice and shake well.
- Strain the mixture into your prepared glass. Garnish with a cucumber or jalapeño slice and enjoy immediately.
Nutrition
What type of glass and garnish is used?
You can serve this drink in a rocks glass, filled with ice and rimmed with sea salt and chili powder for an extra spicy kick.
Is the cucumber from the story okay?
Never insult your bartender.
Similar Cocktails to the Cucumber Margarita
You like your cocktails cold and spicy. The Cucumber Margarita has that perfect balance you’ve been searching for, but what other treasures like it await your discovery? You can always ask around, travel the globe and seek out what you desire… and honestly, that sounds like a ton of fun. But if you’re looking for something tonight, check out some of these recipes courtesy of Twist & Toast.
- Cucumber Gimlet – Gin and cucumber combine for a refreshing and robust tipple.
- Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita – This tropical and spicy treat will cool you down with its heat.
- Serrano Paloma – Fizzy with the spicy kick of serrano chilis. Hope you like things hot!
- Bloody Mary – Need a bit of the hair of the dog? This hot and complex cocktail will even you out if you’ve had a rough morning.
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