Jalapeno Cucumber Margarita

Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.

The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).

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Ingredients:

1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup orange liqueur
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar)
4 thin slices cucumber
4 thin slices jalapeno
Salt for glass rims (optional)

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a pitcher.

Chill for at least an hour (the longer the margarita sits, the more cucumber and jalapeno flavors infuse into the drink).

Serve over ice in salt-rimmed glasses.

Yields: 2-3 drinks or 8 shooters

From jasonandshawnda.com