Cook_Real_Food_Every_Day-Vol._3_Issue_3_-_Summer_2019_

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THIS REFRESHING DRINK WILL BE A HIT AT YOUR CINCO DE MAYO

CELEBRATION AND IS GUARANTEED TO BE REQUESTED ON REPEAT

AFTER THAT

MARGARITA MANIA

Cucumber Margarita

Makes 4 servings

With the addition of fresh cucumber and cilantro,

this margarita gets an extra punch of fl avor and

fun that makes it even harder to resist.

½ cucumber, diced

4 ounces fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon granulated sugar

2 sprigs fresh cilantro

Pinch kosher salt

8 ounces silver tequila

Garnish: lime wedge, kosher salt, lengthwise-

sliced cucumber, cilantro

1. In a cocktail shaker, combine cucumber, lime
   juice, sugar, cilantro, and salt. Let stand for
   5 minutes. Muddle mixture, and press through
   a fi ne-mesh strainer, reserving liquid; rinse
   cocktail shaker.


2. Return liquid to shaker; add tequila and ice.
   Cover and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.


3. Moisten rims of 4 chilled rocks glasses with
   a lime wedge. Dip rims in salt, if desired. Fill
   with ice. Strain cocktail into prepared glasses.
   Garnish with cucumber and cilantro, if desired.

PRO TIP

If you like a little spice, muddle

a few slices of jalapeño with the

cucumber. (^)