Spicy Cucumber Margarita

Nick and I both love Margaritas and spicy ones, are the best!  These are such a refreshing thirst quencher, and take no time to make.  The best part?  Strawsome’s glass straws!  How cool is it that we have a local business that’s female-owned, saving the planet, and making an amazing product?!  Check them out - www.strawsome.com

INGREDIENTS

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4-6 cucumber slices
4 fresh mint leaves (optional)
2 ounces silver tequila
1/2 ounce orange liquor (or 2 teaspoons orange zest, see note)
juice from 1/2 lime
1-2 jalapeño slices
2 tsp honey or sugar, using more or less to your taste

ginger beer, for topping (optional)

For the Chili Salt:

1/4 cup pink sea salt or flaky sea salt
1 tsp chipotle chili powder
1 pinch granulated sugar
fresh thyme leaves (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  • To make the chili salt. Combine the salt, chili powder, and sugar on a shallow plate. Rim your glasses in salt, then fill with ice.

  • In a cocktail shaker or glass jar, add cucumbers, mint (if using), tequila, orange liquor, lime juice, and honey or sugar. Muddle together, squashing everything to release the juices. Add the jalapeño slices. Fill with ice and shake until combined, about 1 minute, the longer you shake, the spicier it will be.

  • Strain into your prepared glass. Top with ginger beer, if desired. Garnish as desired with cucumbers and thyme, if desired.

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