GREEN JALAPEÑO MARGARITAS

My friend Elise served these delicious margaritas at our last girl dinner, and we all agreed they were the best homemade margaritas we’d ever tasted! I’ve dabbled in making cocktails with freshly pressed juice, but it usually goes a little something like “Hey, I bet this juice would taste good with vodka in it!”. I’m picky when it comes to tequila-based cocktails, but these margaritas are citrusy, savory and a bit spicy — it tastes like you’re drinking the most delicious green juice, and I couldn’t even taste the tequila! Plus, I like that this recipe is full of good ingredients (even some vegetables!). If you’re looking for a refreshing summer cocktail with a twist, you’ll love Elise’s Green Jalapeño Margaritas. Cheers, amigos!

GREEN JALAPEÑO MARGARITAS

I really dislike overly sweet mixed drinks (which is why I prefer drier wines), so I love these margaritas. They’re rimmed with salt rather than sugar, which helps to balance the spice. If you’ve got a sweet tooth, feel free to substitute the salted rim with a sugared rim instead. Or, you could do a mixture!

I don’t usually think of margaritas as being healthy — but there’s actually substantial amount of nutrition in these Green Jalapeño Margaritas! They combine cucumbers, lemons, limes and jalapeños, so you’re definitely still getting your veggies in, even if you’re enjoying them in a cocktail. Life is all about balance, right? I don’t think it’s ridiculous to add alcohol to your freshly pressed juice — not at all! This is a healthier alternative compared to most cocktails which are high in calories and full of refined sugar. So get your juicer out, invite some friends over, and let’s make some margaritas!

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 3 limes
• 1 lemon
• 2 cucumbers
• 1/2 a jalapeño (or more if you like it hot!)
• 1 1/2 tbsp agave nectar
• Freshly cracked sea salt or pink Himalayan salt
• 1 oz Reposado or good gold tequila for each glass
• Ice

Instructions

1. Start with chilled produce. Chop all ingredients into 1″ pieces and add them one at a time to your Hurom Slow Juicer (or similar), starting with an ingredient that isn’t as juicy (like jalapeño), and alternating with an ingredient that makes lots of juice (like cucumber). This will ensure that the juicy ingredients flush the not-so-juicy ingredients through the juicer and you’ll get more of them in your cup!

2. Once you’ve finished juicing your fruits and veggies, transfer your juice to a martini shaker, and add a few ice cubes and 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar (you many need to do this in batches depending on the size of your shaker). Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.

3. Rim cocktail glasses with salt. First, squeeze a thin layer of lime juice onto a small saucer. Then, crack salt onto another small saucer. Turn cocktail glasses upside down, first dipping the rim into the lime juice to coat it. Then, coat the rim in salt. The citrus base is what makes the salt stick!

4. Add as much ice as you like to each glass.

5. Pour a shot of tequila over top.

6. Fill glasses with the juice mixture and stir.

7. Garnish with a slice of cucumber, jalapeño, or a few colourful peppers, and enjoy!

Note: This is also very delicious as a virgin cocktail! 

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GREEN JALAPEÑO MARGARITAS

Prep Time

15 mins

 

My Green Jalapeño Margaritas for a delicious, better-for-you option -- featuring freshly juiced cucumbers, lemons, limes and jalapeños with a healthy splash of Reposado tequila, naturally sweet agave nectar and a sea salted rim. If you're looking for a refreshing summer cocktail with a twist, you'll love Elise's Green Jalapeño Margaritas. Cheers, amigos!

Course: Drinks

Servings: 4

Author: Justine

Ingredients

• 3 limes
• 1 lemon
• 2 cucumbers
• 1/2 a jalapeño (or more if you like it hot!)
• 1 1/2 tbsp agave nectar
• Freshly cracked sea salt or pink Himalayan salt
• 1 oz Reposado or good gold tequila for each glass
• Ice

Instructions

1. Start with chilled produce. Chop all ingredients into 1" pieces and add them one at a time to your Hurom Slow Juicer (or similar), starting with an ingredient that isn't as juicy (like jalapeño), and alternating with an ingredient that makes lots of juice (like cucumber). This will ensure that the juicy ingredients flush the not-so-juicy ingredients through the juicer and you'll get more of them in your cup!
2. Once you've finished juicing your fruits and veggies, transfer your juice to a martini shaker, and add a few ice cubes and 2 tbsp honey or agave nectar (you many need to do this in batches depending on the size of your shaker). Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
3. Rim cocktail glasses with salt. First, squeeze a thin layer of lime juice onto a small saucer. Then, crack salt onto another small saucer. Turn cocktail glasses upside down, first dipping the rim into the lime juice to coat it. Then, coat the rim in salt. The citrus base is what makes the salt stick!
4. Add as much ice as you like to each glass.
5. Pour a shot of tequila over top.
6. Fill glasses with the juice mixture and stir.
7. Garnish with a slice of cucumber, jalapeño, or a few colourful peppers, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

This is also very delicious as a virgin cocktail!

We picked these shot glasses up in Huatulco, Mexico last time we visited. Man, I really miss that place! Have you ever been to the southern Pacific coast of Mexico? It’s one of the most beautiful, tranquil places I’ve ever traveled to.

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SHOP MY FAVOURITE JUICER

We’ve owned our Hurom Slow Juicer for nearly a decade and it’s still going strong! We selected this juicer because it’s slow masticating and cold press — meaning it presses the juice out of produce (more slowly) rather than less expensive models that completely shred it. This ultimately means more nutrients in your cup! Plus, it’s a breeze to clean.

What are your favourite summer cocktails? I also like sangria, moscow mules, white wine, rosé, and a nice earthy pinot noir (I’ve been loving Oregon pinots ever since I visited in the spring!)! If you guys try Elise’s Green Jalapeño Margaritas, let me know how you like them, so I can pass the love on. Tag me on social or use the hashtag #justinecelinarecipes in your recreations, so I can find your post!

Thanks Elise for sharing your recipe (and for the delicious tacos)!

Thank you to The Calgary Herald, Zest and Simmer and FeedFeed for featuring this recipe. For other delicious fresh juice recipes and beautiful photo inspiration, check out the Juices Feed!

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