Jalapeno and Cucumber Margarita

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Jalapeno and Cucumber Margarita). Nothing tastes better than tequila and jalapeno; the cucumber adds a freshness that helps to mute the jalapeno's bite. The longer it chills, the more jalapeno and cucumber infuses into the tequila. Serve over ice in a salt-rimmed glass, garnished with cucumber slices.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr5 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Jalapeno and Cucumber Margarita

Ingredients

½ cup tequila

or more to taste

½ cup fresh lime juice

¼ cup orange liqueur

¼ cup simple syrup

1 jalapeno pepper

halved and seeded

4 thin slices cucumber

or more to taste

4 wedges lime

2 tablespoons kosher salt

or as needed

ice

as needed

4 slices cucumber

Margarita On The Rocks

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Stir tequila lime juice orange liqueur and simple syrup together in a pitcher with a lid; add jalapeno pepper and thin cucumber slices. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Step 2

Run a wedge of lime along the rim of each of four pint glasses. Spread kosher salt onto a flat plate; press glass rims into salt to coat. Fill glass with ice and pour margarita over the ice. Garnish with cucumber slice.

Nutritional Information

Jalapeno and Cucumber Margarita

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 170.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.5g 1%

Carbohydrates: 20.7g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2%

Sugars: 7.4g

Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 87.8IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Vitamin C: 13.4mg 22%

Folate: 7.9mcg 2%

Calcium: 16.7mg 2%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 10mg 4%

Potassium: 109.4mg 3%

Sodium: 2886.9mg 116%

Calories From Fat: 1.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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