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Chunky Cucumber Shishito Margarita

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. 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.