Jalapeno-Cucumber Margarita a Balance of Sugar and Spice

Happy 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

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

• Clone Recipe of CPK’s Spinach Artichoke Dip
• Pico de Gallo
• Macadamia Nut Fudge Brownies with Kahlua Hot Fudge
• We all Scream for Ice Cream