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Jalapeno-Cucumber Margarita a Balance of Sugar and Spice

May 27, 2011 by
margaritaHappy Friday Friends. Any plans for the long weekend? If you are looking for a new cocktail recipe here is an interesting one.
It’s for Ms. Lori.  She shared that the Cucumber Margaritas from Gabbi’s in Orange, California were fantastic.  I was intrigued.  Tequila and I have not been friends at all since college.  (It was a difficult breakup.)  Then add Jalapenos and Cucumbers?  Hmmm.
I have now come to learn the sweetness from the agave and cucumber immediately followed by the subtle spicy tingle of the fresh jalapeño is a match made in heaven.  Be sure to use GOOD tequila, it makes all the difference in the world.  Here you go:

Jalapeno-Cucumber Margarita

2 Cocktails

Ingredients

4 oz. silver tequila 
3 oz. agave nectar 
3 oz. fresh lime juice
1/2 cucumber, enough to produce four wheels 
2-3 jalapenos, depending on desired amount of spice

Preparation
  1. Peel Cucumber, make sure to remove as much of the rind as possible (Otherwise, the drink may come out bitter). Slice the peeled cucumber into four wheels.
  2. Remove the stems and seeds from the jalapenos. Slice jalapenos horizontally into wheels.
  3. Combine cucumber wheels, jalapenos and lime juice in a blender
  4. Blend until the ingredients are almost liquefied.
  5. Strain the mixture  into a pitcher to remove the solid materials.
  6. Add tequila, agave nectar and ice.
  7. Swirl and serve on the rocks!

Enjoy

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Here are a few more recipes from the archives for Memorial Day Weekend:

 


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Comments

  1. Lori says
    May 27, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    Thank you Kathleen! I am off to the store shortly to pick up my ingredients. I’m SO excited!

  2. Cindy says
    May 28, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    Oh This Is Exactly what i needed tonight! I love it!!!!!!

  3. Melanie S says
    May 28, 2011 at 3:16 pm

    Agave can be found at Trader Joe’s if ya’ll are looking. Gracias Kathleen and Gracias Gabbi!

  4. Paula says
    May 28, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    ::Clink:: so good Sugar. That Agave is the trick and GOOD Too-killa.

  5. Sara says
    May 28, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    Kathleen, where can I find agave and what do you consider “good” tequila? OKTHXBYE

  6. Nelly Center says
    May 28, 2011 at 5:00 pm

    On our second pitcher… BBQ with the neighborhood, good times. Send a virtual hug to my virtual mix master!

  7. Renee Fontes says
    May 28, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    Wow I love your blog it’s just beautiful! I’ll be back

  8. Kathleen says
    June 1, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    Straining is key! 🙂

  9. Kathleen says
    June 1, 2011 at 3:33 pm

    Trader Joes for Agave. Avion Anejo, Siete Leguas, Jose Cuervo Silver or Gold are all nice Tequilas.