Spicy Cucumber Margarita

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Servings: 1 drink

Calories Per Serving: 420 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients

• 4-6 cucumber slices

• 4 fresh mint leaves (optional)

• 2 ounces silver tequila

• 1/2 ounce orange liquor (or 2 teaspoons orange zest, see note)

• Juice from 1/2 lime juice

• 1-2 jalapeño slices

• 2 teaspoons honey or sugar, using more or less to your taste

• Ginger beer, for topping (optional)

CHILI SALT

• 1/4 cup pink sea salt or flaky sea salt

• 1 teaspoon chipotle chilli powder

• 1 pinch granulated sugar

• Fresh thyme leaves optional)

Instructions

• 1. To make the chilli salt. Combine the salt, chilli powder, and sugar on a shallow plate. Rim your glasses in salt, then fill with ice.

  2. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, add cucumbers, mint (if using), tequila, orange liquor, lime juice, and honey or sugar. Muddle together, squashing everything to release the juices. Add the jalapeño slices. Fill with ice and shake until combined, about 1 minute, the longer you shake, the spicier it will be.

  3. Strain into your prepared glass. Top with ginger beer, if desired. Garnish as desired with cucumbers and thyme, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Orange Liquor: if you don't have orange liquor at home, you either omit this (I often do) or use 2 teaspoons orange zest or a a splash of orange juice.