Ree Drummond's Marga-Ree-Ta
Description
Garnished with cucumber, this easy and refreshing margarita matches vodka with tequila, lemon with lime, and mint with cilantro.
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons white sugar
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3 tablespoons water
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1 lime wedge
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1 pinch kosher salt
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4 sprigs fresh cilantro leaves
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3 sprigs fresh mint, divided
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7 thin slices cucumber, divided
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2 fluid ounces tequila
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1/2 fluid ounce vodka
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1 cup ice cubes
Directions
1
Shake sugar and water in a Mason jar until sugar dissolves.
2
Run lime wedge around the rim of a glass; dip rim in a dish of salt.
3
Put cilantro, 2 sprigs mint, and 3 cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker. Add sugar mixture, tequila, lime juice, lemon juice, and vodka. Mash mixture with a muddler or wooden spoon until herbs are broken up and flavors are released, about 15 seconds. Add ice to fill; cover and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
4
Fill prepared glass with fresh ice and arrange remaining 4 cucumber slices inside. Strain drink into glass and garnish with mint sprig.