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    Strawberry Cucumber Margarita

    By Lauren on July 11, 2022 1 Comment

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    close up of completed pink cocktail with cucumber and strawberry garnish with ingredients and juice covered muddler in the background
    overhead of ingredients and completed strawberry cucumber margaritas with linen napkin on pink background
    Completed pink cocktail, in decorative rocks glass. Topped with lots of ice, cucumber scroll and a strawberry slice. The drink sits on top of a boho style wicker mirror. A cloth is nearby and a short table with additional strawberries and another cocktail.
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    Completed Strawberry Cucumber Margarita in decorative rocks drinking glass, poured over ice, garnished with a cucumber scroll and cut strawberries. Sitting on a white tablecloth. Out of focus, there are 3 other (partial view) completed cocktails and leftover garnish of cucumber on a wooden chopping board and strawberries.

    Who doesn't love a naturally sweetened, refreshing Strawberry and Cucumber drink? Add in some tequila and triple sec and you have an insanely tasty Strawberry Cucumber Margarita!

    This recipe originally appeared on the blog to celebrate National Margarita Day as one of my very first recipes! If the thought of National Margarita Day has you needing to satisfy your celebratory tequila fix, you certainly will not regret making this recipe.

    The strawberries and cucumber keep it fresh, the agave gives it just the right amount of sweetness without inducing insta-headache, and there is plenty of tequila to give you a nice glow - buyer beware - they are sneaky good, sip slow.

    Completed Strawberry Cucumber Margarita in decorative rocks drinking glass, poured over ice, garnished with a cucumber scroll and cut strawberries. Sitting on a white tablecloth.
Out of focus, there are 3 other (partial view) completed cocktails and leftover garnish of cucumber on a wooden chopping board and strawberries.

    Table of contents

    • READY TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE THIS DELICIOUS DRINK?
    • INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTIONS
    • FAQS
    • LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SIMILAR?

    READY TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE THIS DELICIOUS DRINK?

    Making this Strawberry Cucumber Margarita will be the most worthwhile 5 minutes of your day today, it's such a simple margarita recipe that tastes like it was crafted as some fancy cocktail bar.

    I love making this cocktail as I can take any frustration from the week out on my cucumber and strawberries as I muddle and squish the life out of them until they are nothing more than a delicious (and slightly gory-looking) pulp.

    After you’re sufficiently happy with your pulp, add the booze, and get shaking! You can really go to town on the shaking if you want, put on your favorite song and get into fiesta mode! 

    You can be totally creative with your garnish, add a salt rim, make some cucumber scrolls, slice some strawberries, or if it’s been a tough week, just get it in a glass and enjoy!

    Step by step guide on how to make Strawberry Cucumber Margarita.
Step 1: Tall decorative high ball glass filled with strawberries, cucumber and agave, sitting on a white table with a black background. A hand, holding a wooden muddler is pressing down on the fruits to squish them into a pulp.
Step 2:(birds-eye view) On a white table sits a metal cocktail shaker with the muddled fruit, alcohol is being poured into it, only the alcohol bottle neck is visible. There is a white cloth on the table.
Step 3: Black background, white counter, white cloth lying behind short decorative rocks glass. The cocktail has been put into a metal strainer and liquid is being poured through the strainer into the rocks glass. In the background there is a short white table with empty rocks glasses and strawberries on top.
Step 4:White background, white counter. The completed pink colored cocktail sits on a gold mirrored serving tray. There is a white cloth laying next to it. A small white table is placed next to that with another completed Strawberry Cucumber Margarita (partial view) and some strawberries.

    INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTIONS

    A ‘basic’ margarita only contains 3 ingredients, tequila, triple sec and lime, however, we need a couple more ingredients to create this delicious Strawberry Cucumber version.

    Ingredients for Strawberry Cucumber Margarita. Wooden chopping board with sugar, whole strawberries and cucumber. Next to that is a clear bottle of Hornitos silver tequila and a black botlle Gran Gala.

    The ingredients for this cocktail are pretty basic but the taste packs a punch! Sweet fresh strawberries work best, and I like to make sure my cucumber is cold and crunchy. The agave (or simple syrup) adds a touch of sweetness to the drink that makes it go down an absolute treat.

    For the alcohol, my favorite triple sec is Gran Gala, it’s a bit lighter with a touch of bitterness and deliciously orangey. Of course, any triple sec will work, like Cointreau. 

    Let’s talk about tequila, I like to use Silver tequila, I like the way the sharpness cuts the sweetness of the strawberries and the coolness of the cucumber.

    I think that in this cocktail recipe, the gold tequila adds a bit too much sweet smokiness that is unnecessary but feel free to experiment with your favorite tequila and let me know what you think!

    One of my favorite tequila brand is Hornitos, but any brand will be great!

    Close up image of completed cocktail. Pink cocktail in decorative rocks glass. A cucumber peel is wrapped around the inside of the glass, it is granished on top with sliced strawberries, cucumber scrolls and a daisy. There are additional chopped strawberries in the background and a brass measuring cup.
    Did you know Margarita means Daisy in Spanish?

    Here’s a small list of substitutions you can use if you can’t find what I have used, or maybe you have some of these already lurking in the back of your kitchen cupboard. There are really so many options based on what's available, your taste and in your price range!

    Instead of agave, honey or additional simple syrup can be used. 

    Can’t find Strawberries, try it with Raspberries or Watermelon!

    Not a tequila fan? While I may disagree with you quite strongly, we all have different tastes, and this cocktail would also work really great with gin or vodka!

    Completed pink cocktail, in decorative rocks glass. Topped with lots of ice, cucumber scroll and a strawberry slice. The drink sits on top of a boho style wicker mirror. A cloth is nearby and a short table with additional strawberries and another cocktail.

    FAQS

    While this is a super simple, 5 minute recipe, I have been asked a couple questions so would like to clarify.


    When is national margarita day?

    February 22! Make sure you have your gorgeous cocktail glasses ready, get it on your calendar now!

    How do you get the salt to stay on the glass?

    Pour some salt, sugar or whatever you are using onto a plate. Take a wedge of lime and run it around the outside of the glass, dip the glass in the salt, and voila! You rimmed your glass!

    How long should I shake?

    Fill the shaker with ice, add your cocktail ingredients, and then seal the lid. Turn the shaker sideways a full 90 degrees after picking it up. Shake vigorously for 12 to 15 seconds or longer if it makes you feel good!

    LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SIMILAR?

    Love the Strawberry Cucumber Margarita flavor and want to see some more??

    If you like your margaritas a bit spicy, like me, then check out this awesome Strawberry and Jalapeño Margarita, it will definitely give your Friday the kick it’s looking for.

    Prefer it light and herby? Then try this Melon Basil Margarita!

    Not a tequila fan? That's no problem! You can get on board with this refreshing Frozen Watermelon Granita, made with vodka and perfect for long hot days.

    Into the orange but whisky is more your jam? Head on over to my fellow blogger's page, and check out her cool Tangerine Whiskey Sour!

    If you loved this recipe then please leave a comment below or share it with your friends on Facebook or Instagram!

    Strawberry Cucumber Margarita

    Super fresh with just the right amount of sweet! Fresh strawberries and sliced cucumbers add the perfect balance refreshing and naturally sweet fruit with classic margarita ingredients.
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    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: Cocktail
    Keyword: fresh fruit margaritas, strawberry cocktails, tequila cocktails
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Total Time: 5 mins
    Servings: 1 drink
    Calories: 402kcal
    Author: Lauren
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    Equipment

    • Muddler
    • cocktail shaker
    • double strainer

    Ingredients

    • 3 medium to large strawberries (cut in half)
    • 4 slices cucumber (about ¼" thick)
    • 1 fl oz simple syrup
    • 1 fl oz triple sec
    • ¾ fl oz fresh squeezed lime juice
    • 2 fl oz tequila

    Instructions

    • In the cocktail shaker, muddle the cucumber and strawberries until a 'pulp' forms.
    • Add the simple syrup, triple sec, lime juice, tequila, and ice.
    • Shake vigorously and strain over your double strainer into a glass with ice.  You may have to shake the strainer or move the pulp around to extract all the cocktail.
    • Garnish however you desire and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Silver tequila is my favorite for making margaritas, it's solid tequila flavor, generally less expensive depending on the brand, and easy to find.  If I'm having a 'treat yo'self' moment, I'll splurge on reposado.  
    • If you don't have a fancy bartender's double strainer, any fine mesh strainer will do the trick.
    • If you don't have a muddler, the handle of a wooden spoon or spatula works too!
    • This margarita is great with a little salt or sugar on the rim.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg
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