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Cucumber Jalapeno Margaritas

April 26, 2014 by Cara



The perfect kitchen partner is sweet, gives that sour kick, and loves to be salty. Yup, that’s right–we are talking Margaritas and man, aren’t they the best thing to join you in the kitchen? Or a glass of wine. Or scotch (I’ve been really digging on a nice glass of scotch lately). Oh heck, who am I kidding. Are you alcohol? Then you are cooking with me!

Vegan Cinco de Mayo Dinner - Fork & Beans



For my Gluten-Free Vegan Cinco de Mayo feast of feasts dinner plan, no meal would be right without a nice adult beverage. Am I right or am I right or am I right?

Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita - Fork & Beans

There is a Mexican restaurant down in Orange County that I used to live nearby and frequent often just to sip on a Jalapeno Margarita (Hi Rachel! Cheers, Mom!) As I get older my need for more spicy increases and though this isn’t the spiciest of spices (yes my face does break out in sweat beads when I eat spicy food), it still has a nice little kick that I enjoy. This Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita is the trifecta of spicy, sweet, and salty. The best part? You are in control of how much of each you desire. Does a drink get any better than that?

Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita - Fork & Beans

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Cucumber Jalapeno Margaritas

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Total Time: 30
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Ingredients

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  • 4–5 medium-sized lemons
  • 3–4 limes
  • 1 large cucumber
  • 4 4 oz. tequila shots (blue agave for gluten-free)

Jalapeno Simple Syrup

  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 2 jalapenos

Instructions

  1. Juice the lemons, limes, and cucumber together (I was able to manually squeeze the citrus but had to use my juicer for the cucumber. If you don’t have a juicer, you can try blending the cucumber pulp with the citrus until smooth). This should make approx. 1 1/4 c. cup-ish of liquid. Cool in the refrigerator.
  2. In a small saucepan, throw in the sugar, water, and sliced jalapenos. It’s okay if there are seeds, you are going to drain them out. In fact if you want a spicier margarita, crush the juice of the jalapenos with the back of a fork into the syrup water. Boil the water on medium until the sugar is dissolved. Simmer for 10 minutes. Drain with a fine mesh colander and cool completely.
  3. Throw everything into a large pitcher filled with ice cubes. Try placing half of the simple syrup first and then add according to your sweetness meter. Throw in sliced cucumbers and seeded jalapenos for garnish if you like.
  4. Coat 4 glasses with salt on the rim and serve margaritas.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4

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Did you miss the previous Cinco de Mayo posts? So far on the menu:

Shredded Hearts of Palm Soft Tacos

Vegan Queso Dip

More to come!

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Filed Under: Cinco de Mayo, Drinks, Fresh Out of the Oven, Holiday

About Cara

Based in Chicago with her husband and son, Cara is the creator behind the site Fork and Beans: A place where kids can have fun with their food.

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Comments

  1. Richa

    April 27, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    girl you are are totally covered to celebrate cinco de mayo any day! looks refreshing and fabulous

    • Cara

      April 30, 2014 at 9:38 am

      I am Cinco de Mayo-fied 🙂

  2. hippymomelizabeth

    April 27, 2014 at 4:55 am

    I always look great after a margarita or four. Great job

    • Cara

      April 30, 2014 at 9:38 am

      Oh you stop right not! You are gorgeous without a drink 🙂

      • hippymomelizabeth

        May 1, 2014 at 3:33 am

        like wise…

  3. Your Biggest Fan!

    April 26, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    Thanks for the shout out! Cheers back at ya!
    XOXOXOX

    • Cara

      April 30, 2014 at 9:37 am

      Love that lady, everybody!

  4. Sarah

    April 26, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    Bloomin’ fantastic!! Simple, spicy,refreshing – right up my street… Guess what I’ll be drinking 😉 Cheers to you Cara!

    • Cara

      April 30, 2014 at 9:37 am

      May I forever use the expression “Bloomin’ fantastic!”??? I love love love this phrase–thank you Sarah 🙂 Cheers right back at you!

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