Marg-a-Ree-ta

Name: Marg-a-Ree-ta
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 5 cucumber slices; A handful of fresh cilantro; 2 mint leaves, plus a sprig; 1 oz. fresh lime juice, plus 3 lime wedges; 2 oz. tequila; 1/2 oz. vodka; 1 oz. fresh lemon juice; 1 to 2 ounces simple syrup; Kosher salt, for the rim

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By Ree DrummondUpdated: Jan 17, 2025

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Yields:

1 serving(s)

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

You've had a classic margarita, but this is a marg-a-Ree-ta, meaning it is my own personal idea of the most perfect cocktail! It has cucumber and a duo of fresh herbs (mint and cilantro) all muddled together to bring out the flavors. Then there's fresh lime and lemon juices, a little simple syrup, tequila, and vodka. Tequila and vodka?! Yes, dear friend. Just trust me.

This has to be one of the most refreshing cocktails you could ever concoct. I love it for a girls' night, sipping during the summer, or to add to my list of Super Bowl recipes. By the way, it tastes great in any form, but it looks extra cute when you serve it in a jar. Cheers!

Can you leave out the cilantro?

Sure! If you're one of those people who can't stand the taste of cilantro, just leave it out, or better yet, at a touch more mint. The cocktail will still be delicious!

Is a marg-a-Ree-ta sweet?

It's up to you! You can add as much simple syrup as you like to this drink. Start with 1 ounce and if you still want more, add up to another ounce.

What's the best tequila for margaritas?

I like to use a tequila blanco (also known as silver tequila) for this recipe. You don't need anything fancy. Check out this list for the best tequilas to use in margaritas for more ideas.

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Directions

1. Step 1Combine 2 cucumber slices, the cilantro, mint leaves, 1 lime wedge, the tequila and vodka in a cocktail shaker. Muddle with the handle of a wooden spoon. Add the lime and lemon juices and simple syrup. Add ice and shake for 10 seconds.
2. Step 2Put some salt on a plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a mason jar and dip in the salt to coat. Fill the glass with ice. Line the glass with the remaining cucumber slices and strain in the contents of the shaker. Garnish with the mint sprig and remaining lime wedge.