Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita with Cilantro Simple Syrup |
Happy Margarita Day! I saw it on the internet so it has to be true, right? What the hell, even if it isn't an official holiday, are you going to turn down a cold, frosty, tart and tangy margarita with a nice spicy kick? I didn't think so. I couldn't turn one down either...especially this one...especially today. It's simple to make since it's a classic shaken version...you don't even have to drag out the blender and make a mess! Yay!!!!
My little twist is cilantro simple syrup (I make it myself...recipe below), fresh lime, Cointreau, silver tequila, slices of English cucumber and fresh jalapeno combine to make a drink worth of the holiday. Mix one up, raise a glass and toast the holiday!!!!!
Cucumber Jalapeno Cilantro Margarita
- 3 slices English cucumber (seedless)
- 2 slices jalapeno (can't take the heat? Leave this out.)
- 3/4 ounce cilantro simple syrup (see recipe below)
- 1 1/2 ounces silver tequila
- 3/4 ounce Cointreau
- ice
Muddle cucumber, jalapeno and simple syrup in the bottom of a cocktail tin. Add tequila and Cointreau. Add ice 3/4 of the way up the tin. Top the tin with the mixing glass and shake until the tin is frosty.
Strain into a salt-rimmed glass or without salt if you prefer. Garnish with a cucumber slice and a slice of jalapeno and enjoy.
Cilantro simple syrup: Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small pot. Bring to a boil and simmer until it's clear - just a minute or two. Remove from heat, add a handful of fresh cilantro and let the syrup cool. Bottle and use.
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Cilantro simple syrup: Combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in a small pot. Bring to a boil and simmer until it's clear - just a minute or two. Remove from heat, add a handful of fresh cilantro and let the syrup cool. Bottle and use.
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