Cucumber-Infused Tequila Margarita on the Rocks
A crisp and refreshing margarita featuring fresh cucumber juice paired with bright lime and quality tequila. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together silver tequila, fresh lime juice, fresh cucumber juice 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.
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz fresh cucumber juice
- 0.75 oz agave nectar
- for rimming coarse salt
- 1 lime wheel
- 1 strip cucumber ribbon
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Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare a rocks glass by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim, then dip the rim into coarse salt to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to the brim.
- Step 3: Pour 2 oz silver tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz freshly pressed cucumber juice, and 0.75 oz agave nectar into the shaker.
- Step 4: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker frosts and the mixture is well chilled.
- Step 5: Strain the cocktail over fresh ice cubes in the prepared rocks glass.
- Step 6: Garnish with a lime wheel perched on the rim and a thin cucumber ribbon twisted inside the glass for visual appeal.
