Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita with Salted Tajín Rim

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-15 · Updated 2026-07-15

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A vibrant margarita featuring fresh cucumber and a spicy jalapeño kick, finished with a tangy salted Tajín rim. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 8 minutes, brings together tequila reposado, 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 180 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: 8 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 oz tequila reposado
1 oz fresh lime juice
0.75 oz Cointreau
1 oz fresh cucumber juice
3 jalapeño slices
0.5 oz agave syrup
as needed ice cubes
for rimming Tajín seasoning
1 for garnish lime wheel
1 for garnish cucumber ribbon

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Instructions

Step 1: Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge and dip it into Tajín seasoning to coat evenly.
Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 3 jalapeño slices gently to release heat without over-piercing.
Step 3: Add 2 oz tequila reposado, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.75 oz Cointreau, 1 oz fresh cucumber juice, and 0.5 oz agave syrup to the shaker.
Step 4: Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the brim and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
Step 5: Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Step 6: Garnish with a lime wheel perched on the rim and a thin cucumber ribbon twisted inside the glass.