Cucumber-Jalapeño Margarita Recipe
Make happy hour pop with this spicy cucumber-jalapeño margarita! Made with a fresh ginger simple syrup and cooling cucumber juice, this margarita comes with the perfect spice kick for one irresistible sipper.
How to Make the Best Cucumber-Jalapeño Margarita
This cucumber-jalapeño margarita is the perfect balance of refreshing and spicy, making it an ideal choice for warm weather entertaining. The combination of cool cucumber juice and zesty ginger simple syrup creates a sophisticated margarita that’s far more interesting than the standard lime version.
The star of this cocktail is the homemade ginger simple syrup—infused with fresh jalapeños for just the right amount of heat. When combined with premium tequila, fresh lime juice, and smooth orange liqueur, you get a margarita that’s crisp, complex, and absolutely delicious. The cucumber juice adds a light, refreshing element that keeps this drink from being too heavy or sweet.
Serve this beauty on the patio on a warm afternoon or bring it to your next dinner party for a cocktail that’s sure to impress. The jalapeño heat builds subtly, making it approachable for most palates while still delivering that kick of flavor that makes happy hour memorable.
Cucumber-Jalapeño Margarita
Make happy hour pop with this spicy cucumber-jalapeño margarita! Made with a fresh ginger simple syrup and cooling cucumber juice, this margarita comes with the perfect spice kick for one irresistible sipper.
Ingredients
Fresh Ginger Simple Syrup
Cucumber-Jalapeno Margarita
Instructions
Fresh Ginger Simple Syrup
- In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, fresh ginger cubes, and jalapeno slices.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Strain out the ginger and jalapeno pieces. Cool before using.
Cucumber-Jalapeno Margarita
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the lime juice, tequila, cucumber juice, orange liqueur, and ginger simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a salt-rimmed glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with fresh lime, cucumber, and jalapeno slices if desired.
Notes
- To make cucumber juice, use a juicer or blender to process fresh cucumbers and strain through cheesecloth.
- This recipe uses reposado tequila for a smoother taste, but silver tequila works as well.
- The ginger simple syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.