Slippery When Wet Cucumber Margarita

With XO Gourmet Clear & Nugget Ice

Drink

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz homemade cucumber syrup
  • 1 oz pineapple juice
  • 2 oz blanco tequila
  • Lime slice for garnish
  • Cucumber Syrup:

  • Cucumber(s) with peel
  • Sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Directions

  • Fill and chill your glass with XO Gourmet Clear ice cubes.
  • In shaker, add lime & pineapple juices and cucumber syrup.
  • Pour blanco tequila.
  • Add small scoop of XO Nugget ice to shaker.
  • Shake until the sound of the ice diminishes.
  • Strain and pour over chilled glass with XO Gourmet Clear ice.
  • Garnish with rolled cucumber peel and lime slice on a pick.
  • To make Cucumber Syrup:

  • Slice cucumber(s) and put in blender (or juicer).
  • Blend to get juice.
  • Match the amount of cucumber liquid to an equal amount of sugar.
  • Add pinch of salt.
  • Re-blend to combine.
  • Strain through fine mesh using back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
  • Can be refrigerated for up to a week.