Charred Jalapeño Mezcal Margarita with Cucumber

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-01 · Updated 2026-08-01

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A smoky, spicy margarita with charred jalapeño heat and cooling cucumber freshness for balance. This Mexican-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together mezcal, fresh lime juice, Cointreau for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 170 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 1 Mexican cuisine 170 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz mezcal
1 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz Cointreau
3 charred jalapeño slices
4 thin slices cucumber slices
0.5 oz agave syrup
as needed ice cubes
for rimming salt
1, for garnish lime wheel

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Instructions

Step 1: Lightly char 3 jalapeño slices on a grill or stovetop pan for about 1 minute per side until blackened and smoky, then muddle them gently in a shaker with 0.5 oz agave syrup and 4 thin cucumber slices to release flavors.
Step 2: Add 2 oz mezcal, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 oz Cointreau to the shaker along with ice cubes filling halfway.
Step 3: Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until chilled and infused with spicy, smoky notes.
Step 4: Rub the rim of a rocks glass with lime and dip into salt to coat evenly; fill the glass with fresh ice cubes.
Step 5: Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass and garnish with 1 lime wheel on the rim before serving.