Ree Drummond's Marga-Ree-Ta

Garnished with cucumber, this easy and refreshing margarita matches vodka with tequila, lemon with lime, and mint with cilantro.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 370 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 2 fluid ounces tequila
• 4 sprigs fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 lime wedge
• ½ fluid ounce vodka
• 3 sprigs fresh mint, divided
• 7 thin slices cucumber, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Shake sugar and water in a Mason jar until sugar dissolves.

Step 2

Run lime wedge around the rim of a glass; dip rim in a dish of salt.

Step 3

Put cilantro, 2 sprigs mint, and 3 cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker. Add sugar mixture, tequila, lime juice, lemon juice, and vodka. Mash mixture with a muddler or wooden spoon until herbs are broken up and flavors are released, about 15 seconds. Add ice to fill; cover and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.

Step 4

Fill prepared glass with fresh ice and arrange remaining 4 cucumber slices inside. Strain drink into glass and garnish with mint sprig.