Cucumber Margarita
Servings: 1 Serving
Ingredients
Cucumber Juice
- 1 medium sized cucumber peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
- 6 ounces water
Margarita
- 1 cup ice
- 3 ounces blanco tequila
- 2 ounces triple sec
- 1 ounce cucumber juice
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup or more to taste
- 1 lime wedge to wet the glass rim
- ½ cup granulated sugar to rim the glass
Instructions
For the Cucumber Juice:
- Place the cucumber and water in a blender and process until smooth.1 medium sized cucumber, 6 ounces water
- Use a fine mesh sleeve to strain the cucumber juice into a cup. Measure 1 ounce of the strained cucumber juice, and set aside.
For the Margarita
- Place ice in a cocktail shaker and add the tequila, triple sec, cucumber juice, lime juice, and simple syrup. Close the shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.1 cup ice, 3 ounces blanco tequila, 2 ounces triple sec, 1 ounce cucumber juice, 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 ounce simple syrup
- Run a lime wedge around your glass of choice, then dip the rim in sugar.1 lime wedge, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Pour the margarita into the glass and serve immediately with a lime wedge.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 margarita. Actual calories will vary.
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*Photos courtesy of Bloom and Feast Photography.
Nutrition Facts
Cucumber Margarita
Serving Size
1 drink
Amount per Serving
Calories
498
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.1
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02
g
Sodium
56
mg
2
%
Potassium
496
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
50
g
17
%
Fiber
3
g
12
%
Sugar
44
g
49
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
239
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
23
mg
28
%
Calcium
88
mg
9
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
