With a base of tequila, fresh lime juice and orange liqueur, this drink strikes the perfect balance between spicy and refreshing. Sip this delicious concoction and let the flavours dance on your palate!
Ingredients:
- ½ cup tequila (or more to taste)
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup orange liqueur
- ¼ cup simple syrup
- 1 jalapeño pepper, halved and seeded
- 4 thin slices of cucumber (or more to taste)
- 4 wedges of lime
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt (or to taste)
- Ice, if desired
- 4 extra cucumber slices to garnish
Methods:
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber slices and jalapeño halves with a pinch of salt. This will release their flavours and add a refreshing twist.
Pour the tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur and simple syrup into the shaker.
Shake vigorously for about 20 seconds to combine all the flavours.
Strain the Margarita mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice.
Garnish with a cucumber slice and a lime wedge.
If you like a salty rim, run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it in kosher salt before pouring in the margarita.
