Spicy Drunk
Jalapeno Cucumber Margarita
What’s that you say
Jalapeno and tequila
Together in a drink
The best of Mexican food and Mexican drink.
My friends and I were having a beverage at one of our regular watering holes the other day and we were discussing our favourite drinks. We had the usuals: vodka red bull; gin and tonic; bloody mary; and yes, even a beer. We then got to thinking about alternate drinks and the lifestyle that we lead. Our conversation turned to drinks that we deserved, a drink worthy of our existence. Have you not met me? Yes, my friends and I are that pretentious.
There are some restaurants in DC that provide some fun excuses of a drink. There is Domku with its Lemon Grass & Ginger Aquavits and the Aloe Sojutini at Mandu, but we wanted one to make at home on a Friday night. We pre-game high end, not just your average six pack.
A friend had recently returned from some Southern state trip, not sure where, but he had heard of a margarita with jalapeno and cucumber. As most of us are huge Mexican boys food fans we figured it would be a great drink to try. And it was.
The fresh taste of the cucumber combined with the heat of the jalepeno was a great combination; the fusion of the two created a unique blend of spice and freshness. For people who are not a fan of chilies this is something totally acceptable. I’m sure if stronger chilies were used it would change the taste but the main flavour properties would still be present.
Disclaimer: Two glasses of these will get you pretty drunk, or even very drunk!
Check it out after jump.
Ingredients:
Cucumber
Jalapeno (seeded)
5 Fresh Limes
2 Fresh Oranges
¼ cup of Sugar
Gold Tequila
Ice
(makes 4 moderate glasses)
Directions:
Slice 8 pieces of cucumber and jalapeno, add the sugar and crush with a mortar and pestle. I actually don’t have a mortar and pestle but I managed to crush them with a heavy spoon and a hand blender. If you have one then use it, I’m sure it would be easier.
Once the ingredients are crushed, almost forming a paste-like mixture, add to a drink shaker, along with the juice from 4 limes and juice from 2 oranges. Add about 16oz of gold tequila and fill with ice. Shake. Fill two glasses with ice, pour in the margarita and garnish with a lime and cucumber wedge. Drink… And get drunk.
And as Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner, you should totally keep this thirst quencher in mind for your festivities.
wow that sounds great! I love the idea of the refreshing cucumbers with the spicy chilis – gonna have to try this
As a spectator to the consumption of these sumptuous margs, I can say first hand that two glasses of this got Britannia quite drunk!
Britannia – I love you. I will be making this immediately.
Just one thing though… in my limited education on margaritas, I have learned to NEVER put gold tequila in a margarita. Does the gold serve a purpose here, or can I use tequila blanco/silver?
Also, try using agave nectar instead of sugar. It’s amazing.
I’m sure that blanco/silver tequila would work just fine, I used gold as I thought it would give a nice look to it.
I have no idea what agave sugar is but from what wiki is telling me it is something I will be trying this weekend, maybe with blanco/silver too. Oh dear, another drunken weekend… as if it wasn’t going to be anyway. Thanks for the tip!
tim – why no gold in margaritas? is there a reason why, or is it just too expensive to waste in drinks?
Gold tequila adds a “funky” flavor to mixed drinks that is sometimes objectionable. Gold may be great neet (which I never do with any liquor – can’t handle it), but mixed in with other ingredients it frequently fails. I think as do others, that blanco/silver is much better.
This is one of my very favorite drinks! If you’re ever in Southern California, stop by SOL. Its a great restaurant owned by the Mastros group (where we had dinner last night) but very cool laid back vibe, and GREAT food! Anywhoo they serve a fabulous Jalapeno Margarita! I may or may not have enjoyed my first one (just a wee bit) prego with Baby #3…might be why she is such a prefect baby! Thank for a recipe to make it at home!