Cucumber and Jalapeño Margarita
It's a spicy touch on your classic margarita.
It's never too early to start celebratingCINCO DE MAYOAnd this cucumber & Jalapeño Margarita is the ultimate way to do it. The combination of refreshing cucumbers with spicy Jalapeños inthis recipe, reprinted with permission, is really unparalleled. And the fact that simple syrup is done withPurecane ™ Individual Packets Instead of regular sugar, it's a healthier alternative to these sugary margarita options!
For healthier drinks, consult our6 Best Margarita Recipes in Good Health.
You will need
For simple syrup:
4 Purecane ™ Individual Packets
1/2 cup of water
For margaritas:
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 6-7 limits)
2 oz triple dry
6 oz tequila
1/2 medium cucumber (sliced) + some slices for the trim
1/2 Jalapeño (sliced and seeded) + some slices for the trim
How to do it
- Bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil.
- Once the water has been brought to a boil, add it in thePurecane ™ Individual Packets. Remove heat and stir until dissolution. Let it cool completely by bursting in the refrigerator while you go to the next step.
- MUDDLE 1/2 of an average cucumber (sliced) and 1/2 of a jalapseño (sliced and unleashed) at the bottom of a pitcher or a bowl. You can use the back of a spoon or fork to do it. (Tip: If you want more spicier, add the seeds Jalapeño! The seeds contain all the heat.)
- Combine simple cooled syrup syrup, lime juice, triple dry and tequila in the pitcher on your comfortable cucumber and your Jalapeño mix. Give it a few aging so that the flavors can combine.
- Serve on the ice and enjoy! Will do about 4 margaritas.
- Optional: Garnish with slices of Jalapeño, lime and cucumber.
- Optional: Sub out 1-2 limes for lemons for a light and fresh touch!
