Cucumber Mezcal Margarita

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Recipe by Catherine Pla

Makes 1 cocktail

Cucumber Mezcal Margarita

Kick it up a notch with some mezcal, coupled with cooling cucumber. It’s a winner!

For salted rims:

  • Lime wedges

  • Kosher salt

  • Chili powder (optional)

Recipe for 1 cocktail:

  • 5 cucumber slices

  • 5 mint leaves

  • 2 oz mezcal

  • 1 oz Cointreau or orange liqueur

  • Juice of half a lime

  • 1⁄2 t simple syrup or agave (optional)

  • Garnish: cucumber slices, lime wedges, and mint leaves

Salt the rims of the glasses by placing salt and chili powder on a plate. Wet rims of glasses by running a lime wedge around the edge. Roll rims through the salt and chili. Set aside.

Add cucumber, mint, mezcal, Cointreau, lime juice, and simple syrup if using to a cocktail shaker. Muddle to release juices. Fill halfway with ice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Taste for sweetness and add more simple syrup if desired. Strain into the prepared glass filled with ice. Garnish with cucumber slices, lime wedges, and mint leaves.

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