Cucumber-Infused Tequila Collins
A crisp, refreshing tequila Collins cocktail with fresh cucumber and lime, topped with sparkling water for a light effervescent finish. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, simple syrup 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 150 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 4 thin slices cucumber slices
- 2 oz club soda
- to fill crushed ice
- 1 for garnish cucumber wheel
- 1 for garnish lime wedge
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 4 thin cucumber slices into a shaker and muddle gently to release flavor.
- Step 2: Add 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz simple syrup.
- Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake vigorously for 12 seconds until chilled.
- Step 4: Strain into a Collins glass filled with crushed ice.
- Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir gently with a bar spoon to combine.
- Step 6: Garnish with a cucumber wheel slid onto the rim and a lime wedge on the side.
