The Cucumber Strawberry Recipe
Cucumber-infused tequila, strawberry, lime
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Infuse the Tequila
To infuse the tequila with cucumber flavor, take 1 medium cucumber, peel it, and slice it thinly. Place the cucumber slices in a bottle of tequila and seal it tightly. Let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours for the flavors to meld.
- 2
Prepare the Strawberries
Wash and hull the fresh strawberries. Cut them into halves or quarters, depending on your preference. Set aside.
- 3
Juice the Limes
Squeeze fresh limes to extract the juice. You will need about 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice for this recipe.
Mixing the Drink
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 cups of cucumber-infused tequila, 1 cup of prepared strawberries, and 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice.
- 5
Shake Well
Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 6
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into glasses filled with ice. If you prefer, you can also serve it straight up without ice.
Garnishing
- 7
Add Garnish
Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves, a couple of strawberry slices, and cucumber slices on the rim.
- 8
Serve Immediately
Serve the drink immediately for the best flavor and freshness.