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Cucumber Mezcal Margaritas

August 1, 2014
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Overhead shot of glasses filled with margaritas and lime wheels on a wood cutting board.
Right now as you are reading this my family and I are riding in our tiny car across the state of Minnesota (or Wisconsin, depending on the hour). It is August and that means…..roooaaaadddd trip!
 Four glasses on a wooden cutting board filled with ice, cucumber margarita, and lime wheels.

We are taking an epic family road trip (cue the sandwich dance) to Lake Michigan that will include a ferry ride, lots of beach time, all the Italian Ice we can possibly handle, and very little sleep. I’m buying Armando a Member’s Only jacket just for the trip, so follow along on Instagram for all the latest updates.

The ultimate cucumber mezcal cocktail

 Today will be our longest driving day maxing out at 10 hours (if all goes well) so that means someone better have a Big Gulp-sized margarita for me when we stop. This cucumber version first caught my eye when Kasey wrote about having them in Tulum; the bright green color, smoke from Mezcal, and fresh-cut grassiness of it just screamed summer. Seems to me like this has got to be up there as one of the best mezcal cocktails!

Four glasses sitting on a cutting board filled with ice, green liquid, and lime wheels.

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.

Make a Pitcher For Cinco de Mayo

These Cucumber Mezcal Margaritas are the best for parties like Cinco de Mayo because it makes a whole pitcher! Check out our Cinco de Mayo Party Guide for lots more DIY decor ideas and Cinco de Mayo recipes.

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Cucumber Mezcal Margaritas

4 glasses of cucumber margaritas filled with crushed ice and lime wheels.

★★★★★

5 from 5 reviews

A refreshing pitcher of cucumber mezcal margaritas made from cold pressed cucumber juice, smoky mezcal, orange liqueur, and lime juice.

  • Author: Kate Ramos
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 drinks 1x
  • Category: Drinks
  • Cuisine: Mexican
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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

  1. Put cucumber through a juicer, or puree in a blender then strain out the juice.
  2. Run lime wedges around the edge of each glass, then gently dip in salt.
  3. 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.

Keywords: cucumber mezcal margarita

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16 Comments

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    Reply Cathleen August 2, 2014 at 11:54 pm

    Holy moly. This looks amazing! What I wouldn’t do for a glass of this!

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      Reply Kate Ramos August 3, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks Cathleen, you’re so sweet!

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    Reply Unknown August 4, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    Looks so gorgeous, Kate! xo aida

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      Reply Kate Ramos August 4, 2014 at 11:11 pm

      Thank you Aida! They taste pretty darn good too!

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    Reply momskitchenhandbook August 8, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    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!

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      Reply Kate Ramos August 8, 2014 at 2:12 pm

      Thank you Katie! I love the smoky taste of mezcal.

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    Reply Blanca D February 7, 2020 at 9:10 am

    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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    Reply Enriqueta E Lemoine February 7, 2020 at 9:42 am

    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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    Reply Taty February 7, 2020 at 11:18 am

    What a delicious twist to the Margarita recipe! I will be making lots of pitchers!

    • Kate Ramos
      Reply Kate Ramos February 10, 2020 at 7:31 am

      I love it! Let me know how it goes!

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    Reply Brenda Cisneros February 7, 2020 at 1:04 pm

    What a great flavor combination for a margarita, I will try it next time I drink mezcal, love your pictures!

    ★★★★★

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      Reply Anabella Mirowski (Aeroconcierge) February 9, 2020 at 9:04 am

      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

      ★★★★★

      • Kate Ramos
        Reply Kate Ramos February 10, 2020 at 7:28 am

        ¡Jajajaaja! Peligroso de hecho!

    • Kate Ramos
      Reply Kate Ramos February 10, 2020 at 7:30 am

      Excellent! I love mezcal in this cocktail, but tequila is good too!

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    Reply Misskren February 7, 2020 at 1:37 pm

    Se me antojo demasiado amo esas margaritas exóticas! Perfectas para un brunch en casa tengo q prepararlas ame tus fotos

    ★★★★★

    • Kate Ramos
      Reply Kate Ramos February 10, 2020 at 7:29 am

      Gracias! Sí son perfectas para brunch!

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