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    Cucumber Lime Margarita

    Published: May 1, 2020 · Modified: Jan 28, 2021 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Delicious and refreshing Cucumber Lime Margaritas are made with just 5 ingredients: fresh lime juice, fresh cucumbers, silver tequila, triple sec, and lime soda water. They are not overly sweet, only getting a little sweetness from the triple sec.

    Cucumber Lime Margarita garnished with a cucumber round

    Some cucumber margarita recipes will have you juicing cucumbers and straining the pulp, and well, making a mess… When I am ready to have a cocktail I do not want to lug out a juicer!! That is why you are going to love this easy recipe!

    If you love margaritas or tequila, try these awesome recipes: Cranberry Ginger Margarita, Homemade Jalapeno Infused Tequila, Mexican Mule.

    “Parts” in a Cocktail

    When making a cocktail you can use a measurement called a “part”. It is an inexact measurement and just refers to the amount of liquid added. It can be any amount, 1 ounce, 1 cup, 2 ounces. The key is keeping the amounts equal, so start with whatever 1 part equals. See the chart below:

    Cocktail Part Measurements

    1 part tequila = 1 ounce : ½ part triple sec = .5 ounce

    1 part tequila = 1 cup : ½ part triple sec = ½ cup

    1 part tequila = 2 ounces : ½ part triple sec = 1 ounce

    Refreshing cucumber lime margarita in a glass

    How to Make Cucumber Lime Margaritas

    Start by gathering a glass, a drink muttle, and all your ingredients:

    • Silver tequila – I prefer Casamigos
    • Triple sec
    • fresh limes
    • fresh cucumber
    • lime soda water (could also use ginger beer, I like Q Mixer)
    triple sec, tequila, limes, cucumber, lime soda water
    Cucumber Lime Margarita Ingredients

    Cut your cucumber into 1 inch chunks, now cut them in half and remove the seeds.

    In a rocks sized glass (approx. 8-10 oz.) place half a fresh lime. Muddle it until all the juice is released. Add 2 cucumber chunks and muddle until it is well bruised and you can smell the cucumber in the glass.

    NOTE: if you do not have a drink muddler, you can use the handle end of a wooden spoon.

    • lime muddled in a glass
    • cucumber and lime muddled in a glass

    Pour in 1 part tequila and ½ part triple sec, give it a stir to combine. Fill the glass with ice, then float the lime soda water to the top.

    • glass with lime, cucumber, triple sec and tequila
    • ice added to a cocktail glass
    • cucumber margarita

    NOTE: if you like a sweeter cocktail you can use 1 part tequila and 1 part triple sec. Using Q Mixer ginger beer will also make it sweeter.

    Garnish with a thin cucumber round and serve!

    Cucumber cocktail with lime and tequila

    Disclaimer: this is NOT a sweet margarita, it is definitely a refreshing cocktail with the flavor of fresh cucumber and lime.

    Cucumber Lime Margarita Recipe

    Refreshing cucumber lime margarita in a glass

    Cucumber Lime Margarita

    A refreshing Cucumber Lime Margarita recipe that is made with 5 simple ingredients.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Servings: 1 drink
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Ingredients

    • ½ fresh lime
    • 1 inch chunk of fresh cucumber seeds removed
    • 1 part silver tequila I like Casamigos
    • ½ part triple sec
    • lime soda water
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    Instructions

    • In a rocks size glass (8-10 oz.) place ½ fresh lime and muddle until it has released all it's juice.
      If you do not have a cocktail muddle you can use the handle end of a wooden spoon.
    • Add the ½ inch seeded cucumber chunk and muddle until it is well bruised and you can smell the cucumber in the glass.
    • Pour in 1 part tequila and ½ part triple sec. Give it a stir.
    • Add ice to the top of the glass. Float in lime soda water to the top. Give it another stir.
    • Garnish with a thin slice of cucumber.

    Notes:

    Parts in a cocktail: A part is an inexact measurement in a cocktail. It can mean 1 ounce or 1 cup, depending on how much you are making. The key is to keeping it equal. 
    In this drink it calls for 1 part tequila and ½ part triple sec. I usually pour about 1.5 ounces of tequila and .75 ounces of triple sec. 
    FOR A SWEETER COCKTAIL: If you prefer a sweeter cocoktail you can make your cucumber margarita with equal parts tequila and triple sec and also sub ginger beer or Sprite for the lime soda water.
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

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    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. Rachel

      January 16, 2021 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      Wow 🤩! Just made this, and am drinking it as I sit here. This is so perfectly delicious and refreshing, and low-cal! I just used regular club soda. Absolutely one of my favorite drinks ever and I will be making it regularly!

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    2. Sean

      May 07, 2020 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      Made these for Cinco de Mayo and love them! And appreciate the details around sweet (or not). I am not a sweet fan so loved them as is!!!

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