Jalapeno and Cucumber Margarita

Nothing tastes better than tequila and jalapeno; the cucumber adds a freshness that helps to mute the jalapeno's bite. The longer it chills, the more jalapeno and cucumber infuses into the tequila. Serve over ice in a salt-rimmed glass, garnished with cucumber slices.

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

Ingredients

• ¼ cup orange liqueur
• ½ cup fresh lime juice
• ice, as needed
• 4 slices cucumber
• ¼ cup simple syrup
• 4 wedges lime
• 1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
• ½ cup tequila, or more to taste
• 4 thin slices cucumber, or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt, or as needed

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.n

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.n