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Cucumber Margarita

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Ingredients

  • 2.5cm/1in piece cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, diced, plus one slice cucumber, to garnish

  • 20ml/¾fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice

  • 2 tsp elderflower cordial

  • 50ml/2fl oz silver tequila

  • 15ml/½fl oz triple sec

  • 1 scoop ice

Preparation method

  1. Place the diced cucumber into a cocktail shaker and mash (muddle) with the end of a clean rolling pin.

  2. Add the lime juice, elderflower cordial, silver tequila, triple sec and a scoop of ice. Shake well.

  3. To serve, strain the mixture into a coupette glass. Garnish with the slice of fresh cucumber.

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