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Cucumber Margarita Recipe

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By: IsabelPosted: 7/15/19

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Cucumber Margaritas made with only 5 ingredients - cucumbers, lime juice, tequila, triple sec and ice! They're refreshing, light and easy to make. #cucumbers #margarita #cocktail #mexicanrecipes

Made with only 5 ingredients, these Cucumber Margaritas are refreshing, light and easy to make! Add in a jalapeno to make it spicy, or serve as is for the ultimate summer cocktail.

Cucumber margaritas in a glass rimmed with salt.

Cucumber margaritas are one of my favorite cocktails to enjoy on hot summer days. Made with fresh cucumber juice, lime juice, tequila and triple sec, these margaritas are one of the most refreshing and light cocktails I’ve ever made – even more than my Skinny Margaritas!

The trick to making them taste so fresh is the homemade cucumber juice. To make the juice, peel cucumbers and blend them until they’re completely pureed. Then pour the puree through a fine mesh strainer and into a bowl to remove any excess pulp.

Cucumber juice in a blender and then being sifted through a fine mesh strainer.

The end result is a cool and naturally healthy juice that will pair well with lime juice and tequila.

Once you’ve got the juice strained and ready to go, it’s time to mix up some cucumber margaritas!

The step by step process of how to make cucumber margaritas.

If you’re like me and love cocktails with a little spicy kick, I recommend muddling some fresh jalapeno slices in your glass or pitcher. Just gently press down on the sliced jalapenos a few times with a muddler or the back of a spoon a few times until the jalapeno is very fragrant. (Learn more about Jalapeno Peppers.)

Then add in the fresh cucumber juice, lime juice, tequila and triple sec and stir to combine.

If you like your margaritas on the sweeter side, you can add in some agave nectar or simple syrup to your taste.

A glass pitcher of cucumber margaritas.

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Recipe

4.41 from 20 votes

Cucumber Margaritas

Serves: 1 drink
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Prep: 5 minutes
Total : 5 minutes
Cucumber Margaritas made with only 5 ingredients – cucumbers, lime juice, tequila, triple sec and ice! They're refreshing, light and easy to make.

Ingredients

For one drink

  • coarse kosher salt, for rimming glass
  • lime wedges, for rimming glass and garnishing
  • 1/2 medium-large cucumber, peeled
  • 1/2 ounce silver tequila (1 tbsp)
  • 1/2 ounce triple sec (1 tbsp)
  • 1/2 ounce lime juice (1 tbsp)
  • ice cubes
  • *optional* 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced into coins
  • *optional* 1-2 teaspoons agave nectar for some sweetness

For a pitcher of drinks (5 total)

  • coarse kosher salt, for rimming glass
  • lime wedges, for rimming glass and garnishing
  • 2 medium-large cucumbers, peeled
  • 2 1/2 ounces silver tequila (1/4 cup + 1 tbsp)
  • 2 1/2 ounces triple sec (1/4 cup + 1 tbsp)
  • 2 1/2 ounces lime juice, (1/4 cup + 1 tbsp)
  • ice cubes
  • *optional* 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced into coins
  • *optional* 1-2 tablespoons agave nectar for some sweetness

Instructions

  • Prepare the glasses: Pour some coarse kosher salt onto a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each 8-ounce glass and dip in salt.
  • Make the cucumber juice: Add the peeled and cut cucumbers in a large blender and puree for about 45-60 seconds, until smooth and completely blended. Pour the blended cucumber juice through a fine mesh strainer and into a bowl or measuring cup to separate the pulp from the juice. Use a spoon to stir the pulp mixture around in the strainer to make sure you get as much juice as possible.
  • Muddle the jalapeno (optional): Add 1 or 2 jalapeno slices into a pitcher (or glass). Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press down onto the jalapeno slices a few times until very fragrant.
  • Mix everything together: Add the cucumber juice (1 1/4 cup for a pitcher or 1/4 cup for a single drink), tequila, triple sec and lime juice. Stir to combine and taste. If you prefer your margaritas on the sweeter side, add in some of the optional agave nectar or simple syrup to your liking. Start with a small amount and then add more as necessary.
  • Make it cold: Add in some ice cubes, garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy.

Isabel’s Tips:

Nutritional information does not include optional sweetener.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1drink Calories: 97kcal (5%) Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) Protein: 0g Fat: 0g Saturated Fat: 0g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g Monounsaturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 1mg Potassium: 101mg (3%) Fiber: 0g Sugar: 0g Vitamin A: 100IU (2%) Vitamin C: 12.4mg (15%) Calcium: 10mg (1%) Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
Author: Isabel Eats
Course:Drinks
Cuisine:Mexican
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  1. Charlotte says

    Posted on 4/6 at 8:18 am

    Hi. How long will the cucumber juice last ?

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    • Ana @ Isabel Eats says

      Posted on 4/6 at 10:24 am

      Hi Charlotte! I would say to keep it for no more than a week so that it stays fresh.

      Reply
  2. Marina says

    Posted on 5/5 at 9:42 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you, those were easy and delicious and extremely refreshing. I made them with both regular and English cucumbers with no difference in the taste. I did lose quite a bit of volume the first time and would suggest wringing the cucumber pulp in a cheese cloth. That way you extract maximum juice with minimum effort!

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  3. Robert Bryant says

    Posted on 4/9 at 7:40 pm

    3 stars
    It is tasty and fresh but the recipe calls for using half the tequila a normal margarita usually has in it. I doubled it.

    Reply
  4. Carmen Prater says

    Posted on 2/26 at 7:39 pm

    5 stars
    Such a refreshing cocktail!! We loved it and next time.we will try with the jalapeno:)

    Reply
  5. Cassandra Glanzmann says

    Posted on 9/5 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    Best Margaritas I’ve had/made in a long while!

    Reply
  6. Raychel says

    Posted on 7/30 at 5:20 pm

    Can you use a juicer instead of a blender?

    Reply
    • Isabel says

      Posted on 7/31 at 5:22 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  7. Jo Thrasher • Jo Eats says

    Posted on 7/18 at 7:54 am

    5 stars
    Such a vibrant color! And bonus because it looks like it wouldn’t be cloyingly sweet.

    Reply
    • Isabel says

      Posted on 7/18 at 8:05 am

      Yes! I prefer my cocktails on the not sweet side, but you definitely have the option of adding in a little agave or simple syrup so it’s perfect for you tastes. And it’s so refreshing, especially this time of year 🙂

      Reply

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