This refreshing Cucumber Sunset Margarita is made with tequila, fresh cucumbers, cilantro, and lime with a hint of mango puree. The perfect way to celebrate summer!
An excellent appetizer to enjoy with this cocktail is this Creamy Jalapeño Queso Shrimp Dip! Other drink recipes to try is this Honey Jalapeño Mint Pineapple Spritzer as well as this deliciously refreshing Watermelon Basil Breeze Gin Cocktail!
We have so many reasons to celebrate over here: new beginnings, blessings on blessings, and it’s summertime! I will always find a reason to celebrate regardless and right now is no different. Summer comes with several holidays: Juneteenth, National BBQ Day…and we can’t forget National Tequila Day! Yes, that’s right! Not that you need a designated day to enjoy good food and a good margarita, but just know we are celebrating! This drink recipe is for 21 and up and was made in partnership with Hornitos Plato Tequila. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. Please drink responsibly.
WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE CUCUMBER SUNSET MARGARITA?
Made with Hornitos Plata Tequila which has citrusy notes and a delicious, smooth flavor. So smooth, I can go lime-less! IYKYK! Add fresh cucumbers, a hint of mango puree, fresh cilantro, and lime juice and it will bring this summer drink together.
How to Make This Drink A Mocktail
If you want the Mocktail Experie—that’s totally your choice. It now becomes a “mock”garita. Or for whatever reason you can’t partake in this delicious summer drink right now – PIN THIS POST for later to revisit when you are free to do so! All you need is some alcohol-free margarita mix and leave out the triple sec.
Other delicious recipes to enjoy this summer!
Lemon-Pepper Roasted Cauliflower
Hot Crab and Spinach Artichoke Dip
Creamy Jalapeño Queso Shrimp Dip
I hope you enjoy this margarita recipe! I would love to share what you create. You can find me on socials at @myprettybrowneats. You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, PINTEREST, and TikTok as well as following the #myprettybrowneats hashtag on FB, IG, and TikTok!
Cucumber Sunset Margarita
Ingredients
- 3 ounces Hornitos Plata Tequila 1.5 ounces to 2 ounces per serving can be used.
- 2 ounces Triple Sec
- 2 tablespoons mango puree
- 2 ounces simple syrup
- ½ cucumber quartered
- 1 small bunch of fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 ounces fresh squeezed lime juice or to taste
- Ice
Instructions
- In a large shaker, add all of your fresh ingredients, tequila, triple sec, and mango puree.
- Next add crushed or cubed ice and muddle to bring out the freshness of the cilantro and cucumber.
- Place the top on the shaker and shake, shake, shake until the shaker begins to frost over.
- Rim your favorite margarita glass with plain sugar (or if you're in a festive mood, use yellow or green colorful sugar).
- Next, add ice to your glass and pour mixture over ice and garnish with fresh cucumber slices.
- Serve and enjoy!
Summer 2021 fave!!! Refreshingly good and definitely takes the mind off of all the hustle and bustle of the work week. If you haven’t tried this, get your shopping list in order and get these ingredients and try it. You will not be disappointed cuz ummm…it’s 9am and I wish it was happy hour and I had one of these right NOW!