bits + bites
Katie Kelly
I always recommend using Blanco for margarita recipes, especially spicy margaritas. Blanco is not an aged tequila, like Reposado or Añejo, so it allows the flavors of your margarita to be the stars of the show.
Fresh Cucumber Fresh Jalapeno Fresh Lime Margarita Mix Cucumber Juice Tequila
1. In your glass, muddle together 2 jalapeno slices, ½ lime (juiced) and about 3 tbsp of thinly sliced cucumber. This was roughly an inch of the Persian cucumber. 2. Once the cucumbers are broken down, add in your ice. Top with 2 oz. of tequila, 2 oz. of margarita mix and 1-2 oz. of cucumber juice. 3. Give it a stir, garnish and enjoy!
Twist the flavor out. Don't constantly pound the muddler, instead press down and twist the flavor out. Pounding could cause the flavors to turn bitter. Use a sturdy glass, or when in doubt, use a cocktail shaker. When you're muddling you're not necessarily taking it easy on the glassware, so you want to make sure you have a solid glass that can withstand the pressure, or when in doubt use a cocktail shaker. How to muddle without a muddler? Sometimes, you don't have a muddler, it happens. I recommend using a wooden spoon if that's the case.