Cucumber Margaritas
Topolobampo, Xoco, and Frontera Grill; Chicago, IL
Finely blending and straining the cucumber-and-tequila base results in a smooth and dangerously drinkable margarita.
Ingredients
- 3 cups peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced cucumbers (from 1 pound of cucumbers)
- 1 1/2 cups 100-percent agave silver tequila, preferably Milagro or Cazadores
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup simple syrup
- 1 lime half for moistening the glass rims
- Coarse kosher salt
- 6 to 7 cups ice cubes (preferably on the small side)
- Cucumber slices for garnish
Method
Make the base: in a blender, combine the cucumbers, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup. Blend until the mixture is as smooth as you can get it. Strain into a pitcher, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Moisten the rims of three 6-ounce martini glasses with the lime half. Spread the salt on a small plate, then upend the glasses into the salt to crust the rims. Fill a cocktail shaker three quarters of the way full with ice, then add 1 1/2 cups of the chilled margarita base. Cover and shake for 10 to 15 seconds. Strain into the prepared glasses. Garnish with cucumber slices. Repeat to serve 2 more rounds of 3 margaritas.
Yield
Nine 6-ounce margaritas
