spicy cucumber basil margaritas

The only thing better than a margarita is a spicy cucumber basil margarita. And the only thing better than THAT is a spicy cucumber basil margarita enjoyed on Cinco de Mayo. Hope you love it!

spicy cucumber basil margarita

makes 1 cocktail

  • 2 oz tequila

  • 3/4 oz freshly squeezed lime juice

  • 1/4 oz agave

  • 2-3 slices of cucumber

  • 2-3 slices of jalapeno, more or less depending on how spicy you like it

  • 3 leaves of fresh basil

  • Trader Joe’s Chili Lime Seasoning, or Tajin

  • flakey salt

  1. On a small plate, combine chili lime seasoning and flakey salt. Line the rim of your glass with lime juice, and dip in chili/salt mixture.

  2. In a cocktail shaker, muddle together cucumber, jalapeno and basil. Add tequila, lime juice and agave. Shake with ice.

  3. Pour over fresh ice in your rimmed cocktail glass. Garnish with cucumber, lime and basil. Enjoy!



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