Cucumber Mint Margarita
A thirst-quenching Cucumber Mint Margarita combines crisp cucumber, fresh mint, zesty lime juice, premium tequila and orange liqueur for a delightful summer drink!
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!