It’s flavour at its ultimate stage, and it is delicious: take all the easygoing essence of a classic Margarita and upgrade it with cucumber, one of the most versatile and refreshing ingredients you can find. The Cucumber Margarita is an easy-to-make, fresh variation on a classic, that combines the vegetal notes of cucumber with the richness of Grand Marnier: plus, you still have room for some experiments and they will be exceptionally tasty.

The structure is the one you are probably already familiar with: the delicious simplicity of any Margarita lies in the perfect combination of the vegetal notes from tequila, the acidity from the lime juice and the delicious cognac-based citrus flavor of Grand Marnier. To this delightful mix you will just need to add cucumbers, which will contribute with their unique freshness and subtle green hints, providing your Cucumber Margarita with the utmost enjoyable drinking experience.

Following are the ingredients you will need for a Cucumber Margarita:

• 50ml 100% Tequila Blanco such as Espolòn
• 20ml Grand Marnier
• 20ml freshly squeezed lime juice
• 4-5 chunks of cucumber

If you want to know how to make a Cucumber Margarita, here are the key steps you should follow:

• Pre-chill your shaker by stirring a few good quality ice cubes in it; then remove the ice and excess water;
• Pre-chill a cocktail glass by storing it in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before serving, or filling it up with ice while concocting the cocktail;
• Gently muddle the cucumber chunks in the base of the shaker
• Add all the other ingredients in the shaker;
• Add more good quality ice cubes and shake vigorously;
• Strain into the pre-chilled cocktail glass

To achieve the best Cucumber Margarita recipe, try adopting some, or all of the suggestions that follow, to elevate your drinking experience:

• Watch out for the seeds: though not as bitey as the ones that you should look out for in our Spicy Margarita, cucumber seeds can easily end up in your glass and result in an unpleasant feeling while sipping. Make sure you remove the seeds before muddling, or proceed with a fine strain before serving;
• Spice things up: the freshness of the cucumber does actually pair fantastically with the bite of jalapeno or chilli peppers. So if you are looking for an ulterior twist, you could try combining our Cucumber Margarita recipe with our guide on a Spicy Margarita, to achieve a delicious Spicy Cucumber Margarita.
• Freeze!: if instead you are feeling for an even more refreshing beverage but want to keep the essence of the Cucumber Margarita, you could try experimenting for its frozen version. Simply adapt the steps from our guide to Frozen Margarita to enjoy a frothy, iced delight.

More than one extra ingredient could prove to be a fantastic companion to the cucumber’s refreshing soul. Try garnishing your Cucumber Margarita with a sprig of mint, to obtain a wonderfully aromatic bouquet, or maybe go funky and stick a black olive on a pick, laying it across the glass to enjoy the intriguing contrast between fresh and savory. Ultimately, why not learning how to create the perfect rim of salt to your glass with our guide?