Cucumber-Jalapeño Margarita

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    cucumber jalapeno margarita
    • 8Servings

    Ingredients

    • 2/3 cup sugar
    • 2 chopped jalapenos
    • 2/3 cup water
    • 8 chopped small (Persian) cucumbers
    • 1 1/2 cups tequila
    • 1 cup orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
    • 1 cup fresh lime juice plus 2 tbsp.
    • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
    • Garnish with cucumber ribbons.

    Preparation

    Make the Syrup

    In a large jar with a tight-fitting lid, vigorously shake sugar, jalapenos and water until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Strain into a pitcher.

    Mix the Drink

    In a food processor, puree cucumbers; strain. Add cucumber juice (about 2 cups), tequila, orange liqueur and 1 cup lime juice to the pitcher; stir.

    Rim the Glass

    Pour 2 tbsp. lime juice on a plate. Spread salt and chili powder on another plate. Dip the rims of 8 glasses into the lime juice, then into the salt and chili powder

    Drink Up

    Fill the glasses with ice, then add the margarita. Garnish with cucumber ribbons.