Jalapeno and Cucumber Margarita

The flavors of jalapeno pepper and cucumber infuse into a mixture of tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice in this easy margarita recipe.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 170 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.