The Cocktail Project

Spicy Cucumber Margarita

Crank the heat up with a spicy margarita recipe that will leave you thirsting for more. Fiery jalapeño creates a burning heat while zesty citrus is added to cool things off. Mix in triple sec and crystal clear tequila for a mischievous and fiery margarita that is a perfect twist to taco night.

3 parts
Hornitos® Plata Tequila
1/2 part
DeKuyper® Triple Sec Liqueur
1 part
Lemon Juice
1 part
Lime Juice
1 part
Agave Nectar (Optional)
Mini
Cucumber
Jalapeno

Muddle 1-2 thin slices of jalapeño pepper in the bottom of a cocktail shaker with the lime, lemon and optional agave nectar juices. Add the Tequila, Triple Sec and a handful of ice. Shake and strain into a margarita glass over ice. Garnish with thinly sliced cucumbers, and Jalapeño slices (optional for spice).

QUICK FACTS

main spirit

Tequila

FLAVOR

Sour Spicy

skill level

Beginner

Ingredients

3 parts
Hornitos® Plata Tequila
1/2 part
DeKuyper® Triple Sec Liqueur
1 part
Lemon Juice
1 part
Lime Juice
1 part
Agave Nectar (Optional)
Mini
Cucumber
Jalapeno

Instructions

Muddle 1-2 thin slices of jalapeño pepper in the bottom of a cocktail shaker with the lime, lemon and optional agave nectar juices. Add the Tequila, Triple Sec and a handful of ice. Shake and strain into a margarita glass over ice. Garnish with thinly sliced cucumbers, and Jalapeño slices (optional for spice).

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