Cucumber Margarita
Fresh and light flavours are one of the best things about heading into spring and this refreshing cucumber margarita ticks both boxes. With a little kick of spice from the chilli and salt frosted rim and the refreshing citrus taste from the dash of orange, these are a wonderful way to welcome the lighter evenings as the days grow longer.
Ingredients
For the salted rim
- 50 g salt flakes
- 1 tsp ground chilli or chilli flakes
- 1 pinch granulated sugar
- 1 glass ice cubes
For the cocktail
- 5 slices fresh cucumber
- 55 ml tequila
- 1 splash orange juice
- ½ lime (juice)
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 bottle ginger beer
- 1 handful fresh mint
- 2 handfuls ice cubes
For garnish
- 1 sprig fresh mint
- 1 wedge lime
Instructions
- Add salt, chilli and granulated sugar to a small bowl or plate and mix roughly.
- Dip the rim of your glass in water before pushing into the salt mix, ensuring an even coating. Fill with ice and set aside.
- Muddle the cucumber, tequila, orange juice, lime juice, honey and fresh mint in a cocktail shaker before adding the ice. Shake well for approximately one minute until combined.
- Strain over your prepared glasses and top with ginger beer.
- Garnish with mint leaves and a wedge of lime before serving.