Pepino Recipe
Cucumber purée, agave nectar & house margarita with a Tajín rim.
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Ingredients
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Cucumber Purée
Agave Nectar Mixture
Margarita Base
Tajín Rim
Method
Cucumber Purée
- 1
Prepare Cucumbers
Wash and peel the cucumbers. Cut them into smaller pieces for ease of blending.
- 2
Blend Cucumber
In a blender, combine the cucumber pieces with 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
- 3
Strain Purée
Strain the blended cucumber through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl to obtain a silky purée.
Agave Nectar Mixture
- 4
Mix Agave and Lime
In a small bowl, mix together the agave nectar and lime juice until well combined.
Margarita Assembly
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and the prepared cucumber purée.
- 6
Shake Mixture
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- 7
Prepare Glass
Prepare your glass by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into the Tajín seasoning to coat.
- 8
Serve Margarita
Strain the margarita mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- 9
Garnish
Garnish with a cucumber slice or lime wedge if desired.
