Jalapeno & Cucumber Margarita @ My House
When I visited Tim Love’s new Love Shack I had to try the jalapeno and cucumber margaritas that he added to the expanded drink menu. I love a great margarita and if the man could put together drink recipes like he can deliver a burger, I knew I would be impressed. So not surprisingly, the drink was a hit. The spice mixed well with the usual tang of the sweet & sour, which made for quite the refreshing drink. My only complaint was the size and the price. It was a little on the small side for 8 dollars….whaaa….I thought this was a burger joint in Fort Worth. Maybe jalapenos are super expensive?
Well, it turns out they’re not. It also turns out it’s super easy to make your own, so I put on my bartender hat and got to work.
Juice from 1 1/2 limes
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1 jalapeno
1 slice of cucumber (1/2 inch)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 oz water
2 oz tequila
Juice the limes and lemon. Set aside. Slice the jalapeno open and de-seed. Then roughly chop the cucumber and jalapeno. Blend the jalapeno, cucumber, sugar, and water until smooth. It’s ok if there are small bits of jalapeno or cucumber left; it adds character to your drink. Also, if you are making these for a party rather than a single serving, pre-blend a batch and store it in a pouring container so you can just add this to your margaritas as the party moves along. It will save you a bunch of time. Next add the juices and tequila to a 16oz glass filled with ice. Add the blended mixture and then shake contents with a Boston shaker or any other device you use to mix drinks. That’s it. Now enjoy.
These things turned out spectacular. Let me know if you try it, would love to hear your thoughts!
EDIT: I like to add in a little bit (1 oz) of store bought sweet & sour (or margarita) mix, just to bring it all together.