CUCUMBER CILANTRO MARGARITA

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Muddled cucumber and cilantro add fresh flavor to a lime margarita.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 40m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
4 slices English (seedless) cucumber
2 to 3 sprigs fresh cilantro
3/4 oz Simple Syrup
1 1/2 oz blanco tequila
3/4 oz clear orange-flavored liqueur
3/4 oz fresh lime juice
Additional cucumber slices, if desired

Steps:

  • To make Simple Syrup, mix sugar and water in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes. Transfer to storage container. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Makes 1 1/4 cups.
  • To make margarita, add 4 cucumber slices and sprigs of cilantro to cocktail shaker; break up with muddler or spoon. Add 3/4 oz of the simple syrup, the tequila, orange-flavored liqueur and lime juice. Fill shaker with ice; cover and shake vigorously. Strain into cocktail glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with additional cucumber slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

David Riley
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This is my new favorite margarita recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit.


Harriet Linger
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I made this margarita for my friends and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a crowd.


Amman Amman
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This margarita is perfect for a party or a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Kizer Dragon
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I love the combination of cucumber and cilantro in this margarita. It's so refreshing and summery.


Amy Irvin
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This margarita is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. It's also a really easy recipe to follow.


Voice of Hazara
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I followed the recipe exactly and my margarita turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Mohid Sahib
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This is the best margarita I've ever had. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Namale Immaculate
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I'm not usually a fan of margaritas, but this one is delicious. The cucumber and cilantro add a nice twist.


Justin Hernandez
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I made this margarita for a party last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Muhammad Hafeez
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This margarita is amazing! The cucumber and cilantro give it a really unique and refreshing flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.