Chunky Cucumber Shishito Margarita
Ingredients
- 2/3 c white tequila we used Milagro Reposado
- 2/3 c fresh lime juice to taste
- 1/2 c orange liqueur we used triple sec
- 1/3 cucumber seeded & thinly sliced plus more for garnish
- 1-2 shishito pepper plus more for garnish. We used green in the blend & red as garnish
- 2 c ice
- Tajin Classico Seasoning used to rim glasses
Instructions
- Using a blender, blend cucumber, orange liqueur, 1-2 shishito peppers, tequila and 1 cup of ice. Peel & seed cucumber if you prefer, but I like the product of blending in whole chunks.Place 1 cup of ice in a cocktail shaker. Add desired amount of margarita. Cover. Shake well.To rim glass- Spread a few tablespoons of Tajin Classico into shallow bowl. Use cut wedge of lime to moisten rim of glass. Dip the rim into Tajin forming a thin layer. Do not go crazy heavy with this; a little Tajin goes a long way.Carefully pour margarita in glass. Add cucumber, shishito, as garnish
Notes
*There are obviously millions of margarita variations. Play around with it. Figure out your preferences.
*I like my tart things TART. If you do not, start with half of the lime juice and add more to taste. The triple sec adds enough sweetness for me.
*I no longer have a sweet tooth when it comes to drinks so I choose not to add traditional agave simple sugar, or sweetener of any kind to this. If you like it, by all means add it. *I liked the ease & chunky essence provided by blending the cucumber in the margarita. If you prefer a more traditional vibe, add all ingredients except ice into a pitcher & let sit for an hour or two in the fridge. The shishito pepper adds brightness without heat. If you like it spicy, substitute jalapeno. *Garnishes as pictured are very thinly cucumber sliced horizontally and woven onto cocktail skewer with slices of shishito cap.
*I no longer have a sweet tooth when it comes to drinks so I choose not to add traditional agave simple sugar, or sweetener of any kind to this. If you like it, by all means add it. *I liked the ease & chunky essence provided by blending the cucumber in the margarita. If you prefer a more traditional vibe, add all ingredients except ice into a pitcher & let sit for an hour or two in the fridge. The shishito pepper adds brightness without heat. If you like it spicy, substitute jalapeno. *Garnishes as pictured are very thinly cucumber sliced horizontally and woven onto cocktail skewer with slices of shishito cap.