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The ultimate cucumber mezcal cocktail
How to make cucumber mezcal margaritas by the pitcher
They looked so good that, guess what, I made a pitcher. You can cut the recipe down to only make one or two drinks or but why would you go through the trouble of hauling out the juicer for one measly drink?
That being said, you certainly don’t have to make these cucumber mezcal margaritas with a juicer. You can also chop up the cucumbers and blend them with the mezcal in a blender, then strain out any bits that might be left over—or leave them in (fiber!).
Invite some friends and make a round, just don’t drink them while you’re driving and stuff.
PrintCucumber Mezcal Margaritas
A refreshing pitcher of cucumber mezcal margaritas made from cold pressed cucumber juice, smoky mezcal, orange liqueur, and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 drinks 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber (jlt, for serving)
- 8 shots mezcal
- 4 limes, (juiced)
- 4 shots Grand Mariner
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
- limes, salt, ice, (for serving)
Instructions
- Put cucumber through a juicer, or puree in a blender then strain out the juice.
- Run lime wedges around the edge of each glass, then gently dip in salt.
- Combine remaining ingredients, plus cucumber juice in a pitcher with ice and stir vigorously until everything is mixed and thoroughly chilled. Pour into salt-rimmed glasses and serve.
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16 Comments
Holy moly. This looks amazing! What I wouldn’t do for a glass of this!
Thanks Cathleen, you’re so sweet!
Looks so gorgeous, Kate! xo aida
Thank you Aida! They taste pretty darn good too!
After a couple of visits to Oaxaca, I got a real taste for mezcal, but haven’t tinkered with it at home. Can’t wait to try these. Beautiful photos, by the way!
Thank you Katie! I love the smoky taste of mezcal.
We got some mezcal from Mexico last summer and I think we’ll finally try it with this recipe! mezcal margaritas sounds delicious!
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I just pinned this recipe Kate! I love the way you garnished these margaritas. I’m already working in this year’s Margarita Week and mine will be smoked! Cant’ wait!
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What a delicious twist to the Margarita recipe! I will be making lots of pitchers!
I love it! Let me know how it goes!
What a great flavor combination for a margarita, I will try it next time I drink mezcal, love your pictures!
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Que belleza de decoración de estas margaritas, se me antojan de inmediato! Interesante combinación de mescal con pepino, debe ser super refrescante. Peligrosamente refrescante diría yo! Jajaja
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¡Jajajaaja! Peligroso de hecho!
Excellent! I love mezcal in this cocktail, but tequila is good too!
Se me antojo demasiado amo esas margaritas exóticas! Perfectas para un brunch en casa tengo q prepararlas ame tus fotos
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Gracias! Sí son perfectas para brunch!