Cucumber Mint Margarita

The margarita’s origins are a subject of some debate, but there are several popular theories. Once traces the margarita back to Mexico in the 1930s or 1940s. One legend suggests it was created by a Mexican bartender named Carlos “Danny” Herrera who crafted the drink for a patron who was allergic to most spirits, but not tequila!

Regardless of the margaritas precise origins, it has become a staple in bars and cocktail menus worldwide. Since summer is here, I have crafted four margarita variations for you try. The Cucumber Mint variation is below, and you can find the others here: Frozen Watermelon, Hibiscus, and Ube Coconut.

This cocktail is kinda like a mojito margarita because we will be muddling some things together!

CUCUMBER MINT MARGARITA:

• 1/3 cup of chopped cucumber

• 5 mint leaves

• 1 ounce of agave

• 3/4 ounce of Cointreau

• 2 ounces of Reposado Tequila

• 1 ounce of lime juice

• Splash of soda water

• 1 lime wheel (for garnish)

Add the chopped cucumber and mint leaves to your shaker with a pinch of salt to really bring out the cucumber flavours. Muddle the ingredients together. Add everything else, top with ice and start shaking!

Pour into a tall glass and top with soda water. Garnish with a mint leaf and enjoy this absolutely refreshing drink. Feel free to play around with the amount of ingredients to make this less boozy and more your style. Cheers friends!

Looking for other margarita variations? Watch my video down below!