Muddled Cucumber-Tequila Collins with Jalapeño

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A spicy and crisp tequila Collins cocktail featuring muddled cucumber and a kick of fresh jalapeño for a lively twist. 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 160 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: 6 min Serves 1 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a tall Collins glass, muddle 4 cucumber slices and 2 thin jalapeño slices gently to release their flavors but avoid over-muddling the jalapeño to control heat.
  2. Step 2: Fill the glass with ice cubes to the brim.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 3/4 oz simple syrup.
  4. Step 4: Stir gently with a bar spoon to combine ingredients and chill.
  5. Step 5: Top with 2 oz club soda and stir once more lightly.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a thin cucumber wheel and a small jalapeño slice on a cocktail pick, resting it on the rim.

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