Best 4 Spicy Cucumber Margarita Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our Spicy Cucumber Margarita, a refreshing and zesty cocktail that packs a flavorful punch. This unique twist on the classic margarita combines the crispness of cucumber with the warmth of jalapeño peppers, resulting in a well-balanced and invigorating drink. Its vibrant green hue adds a touch of elegance, making it a perfect cocktail for any occasion.

Additionally, discover a collection of delectable recipes featured in this article that cater to various dietary preferences and taste profiles. From the classic Margarita and its frozen variation to the unique Spicy Watermelon Margarita, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver a distinct flavor experience, ensuring that your taste buds embark on a tantalizing journey. Whether you prefer a sweet and tangy margarita or a spicy and invigorating one, this article has you covered. So, gather your ingredients, shake, stir, and savor these delightful margarita variations that promise to elevate your cocktail game.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICY CUCUMBER MARGARITA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes; reserve the squeezed limes)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems separated
2 small jalapeno peppers, 1 halved and 1 thinly sliced and seeded
3 Persian cucumbers
1/2 cup kosher salt
3/4 cup anejo tequila
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons triple sec

Steps:

  • Bring the lime juice, sugar, cilantro stems, halved jalapeno and 1/4 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, puree the cucumbers in a blender. Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a liquid measuring cup, pressing on the solids with a rubber spatula. Refrigerate the cucumber puree until chilled.
  • Pulse the salt and cilantro leaves in a mini food processor until the salt is green; transfer to a small plate. Run the squeezed limes around the rims of 4 glasses, then dip in the cilantro salt to coat.
  • Strain the jalapeno syrup into a small pitcher. Stir in the cucumber juice, tequila and triple sec. Fill the prepared glasses with ice and add a few jalapeno slices. Pour in the cocktail.

SPICY CUCUMBER MARGARITAS



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Verdant and herbaceous, this margarita is slightly more work than the classic, but you can produce it hours in advance. Some cocktail recipes call for preparing simple syrup on the stovetop, then combining with other ingredients, but this one uses a blender to combine the cucumbers, cilantro, sugar, lime zest and juice as a shortcut. Using delicate, thin-skinned Persian cucumbers ensures a vibrant color, and cilantro adds grassy notes. Because the heat levels of jalapeños can fluctuate, allow guests to garnish with sliced jalapeño to taste.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     cocktails

Time 15m

Yield 6 drinks (1 1/2 cups each)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound Persian cucumbers (about 7 cucumbers), roughly chopped
1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lime zest plus 1/4 cup lime juice (from about 3 limes)
2 teaspoons minced jalapeño, plus more diagonal slices for garnish
Sea salt, as needed
6 to 8 ounces white tequila, depending on preferred strength
Ice, as needed

Steps:

  • In a high-speed blender, blend the cucumbers, cilantro, sugar, lime zest, lime juice and minced jalapeño until mixture is foamy and blended. (Reserve the lime rinds for Step 3.)
  • Pour mixture into a fine-mesh sieve set over a large measuring cup and strain liquid from solids. (You may want to stir the liquid a bit to speed up the process.) You should have 1 1/2 cups strained liquid; discard the solids. Stir in a large pinch of salt (about 1/8 teaspoon). Mix strained cucumber liquid with tequila; set aside or refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
  • When ready to serve, rim your glass with salt, if desired. Using the reserved lime rinds, moisten the rim of a rocks glass. Set 3 tablespoons sea salt in a shallow rimmed plate, and dip the moistened rim of each glass into the salt to coat. Fill glasses with ice.
  • Working in batches, shake margaritas in an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Divide among prepared rocks glasses. Set a slice or two of jalapeño directly on top of the ice in each glass, as desired for heat, and serve immediately.

SPICY CUCUMBER MARGARITA.



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Keeping things fun with this Spicy Cucumber Margarita...uses few ingredients, is a touch sweet, a little bit spicy, and so refreshing...perfect for spring!

Provided by Tieghan Gerard

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4-6 cucumber slices
4 fresh mint leaves ((optional))
2 ounces silver tequila
1/2 ounce orange liquor ((or 2 teaspoons orange zest, see note))
juice from 1/2 lime juice
1-2 jalapeño slices
2 teaspoons honey or sugar, using more or less to your taste
ginger beer, for topping ((optional))
1/4 cup pink sea salt or flaky sea salt
1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
1 pinch granulated sugar
fresh thyme leaves ((optional))

Steps:

  • 1. To make the chili salt. Combine the salt, chili powder, and sugar on a shallow plate. Rim your glasses in salt, then fill with ice.2. In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, add cucumbers, mint (if using), tequila, orange liquor, lime juice, and honey or sugar. Muddle together, squashing everything to release the juices. Add the jalapeño slices. Fill with ice and shake until combined, about 1 minute, the longer you shake, the spicier it will be. 3. Strain into your prepared glass. Top with ginger beer, if desired. Garnish as desired with cucumbers and thyme, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

JALAPENO AND CUCUMBER MARGARITA



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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.

Provided by Dillon McGill

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 2886.9 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cucumbers for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have jalapeño-infused tequila, you can make your own by infusing 1 cup of tequila with 1 jalapeño pepper for 3-5 days.
  • If you want a sweeter margarita, add more simple syrup to taste.
  • Garnish your margarita with a cucumber slice and a sprinkle of chili powder for an extra kick.

Conclusion:

The spicy cucumber margarita is a refreshing and flavorful twist on the classic margarita. With its combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, this margarita is sure to please everyone at your next party. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cocktail, give the spicy cucumber margarita a try!

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