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A thirst-quenching Cucumber Mint Margarita combines crisp cucumber, fresh mint, zesty lime juice, premium tequila and orange liqueur for a delightful summer drink! Perfect for backyard parties or a relaxing evening, this colorful cocktail is the best way to cool down on a hot summer’s day.
I have been wanting to try out this recipe for a while and figured my husband’s birthday would be the perfect opportunity to! As you can see in the photos, I used the final drops of my 818 Tequila bottle to create this cocktail, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat! I must say, I really felt like Kendall cutting up the cucumber to go with my 818!
This refreshing drink is ideal for backyard gatherings, poolside lounging or simply unwinding after a long day. This easy-to-make recipe will become your go-to favorite for any occasion. Impress your guests with this unique twist on a classic margarita and enjoy the taste of summer in every sip!
Everything You’ll Need to Make a Cucumber Margarita
Here’s everything I used to make this refreshing margarita recipe!
- Liquor: Obviously a margarita requires some delicious tequila! I personally prefer blanco tequila and made this margarita with my favorite 818 Tequila – but you can use any kind of tequila! You’ll also need some kind of orange liqueur. I always opt for Grand Marnier for its premium flavor and extra high alcohol content, but Cointreau or triple sec would also work just fine.
- Cucumber Mint Juice: For your cucumber mint mixture, you’ll need to blend a medium cucumber with the skin removed, along with the juice of one lime, some simple syrup or agave nectar, and a handful of fresh mint leaves.
- Garnish: If you like a salty margarita then don’t forget to add some margarita salt to the rim of your glass. To be extra fancy, I like to mix my margarita salt with some lime zest for extra visual appeal and flavor. You can also garnish with some cucumber slices, a fresh sprig of mint and a cocktail pick adorned with a cucumber skin if you want – but these are all optional steps!
How to Make a Cucumber Margarita
- Prep Your Glass: Run your halved lime around the rim of the margarita glass, then rub the edge of the glass in the margarita salt and lime zest mixture.
- Blend: Add your cucumber, lime juice, mint leaves and simple syrup (or agave) to a blender and blend until fully combined.
- Shake: Add ice, tequila, orange liqueur and cucumber mint juice to a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake for 30 seconds.
- Strain & Garnish: Strain the mixture into your glasses filled with ice then garnish with cucumber slices, mint sprig and cocktail pick.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Serving A Crowd
You can most definitely prep this margarita ahead of time to make a larger batch! Simply double or triple the ingredients for your cucumber mint juice, blend and store ahead of time in the refrigerator for up to a few hours. Then simply shake with tequila and orange liqueur when you’re ready to serve and strain the drink into pre-garnished glasses.
Cocktail Tools
To make this cocktail, you’ll need some bar tools like these, as well as a cocktail shaker and citrus juicer! I also used my tried-and-true Vitamix blender, as well as this handy cutting board, which is a staple in my kitchen. I served my margaritas in these adorable cocktail glasses from Crate and Barrel! Check out my full collection of recommended bar essentials.
Check out my video tutorial for how to make this yummy margarita here! If you’re looking for more fun margarita ideas, try my Mandarin Orange Margarita or Skinny Margarita recipes!
If you try this recipe, don’t forget to leave a comment or give it a rating to let me know how you liked it!
Cucumber Mint Margarita
Equipment
- cocktail picks optional
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 lime juiced
- 6 mint leaves
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 4 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz orange liqueur
- ice
For the Garnish:
- margarita salt optional
- lime zest optional
- mint sprig optional
- cucumber slices optional
Instructions
- Run lime around the rim of your margarita glass, then rub the edge of the glass in the margarita salt and lime zest mixture.
- To make cucumber mint juice, add cucumber, lime juice, mint leaves and simple syrup to a blender and blend until fully combined.
- Add ice, tequila, orange liqueur and cucumber mint juice to a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake for 30 seconds.
- Strain into glasses filled with ice then garnish with cucumber slices, mint sprig and cocktail pick.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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