Cucumber Basil Margarita

• Ingredients

  • 2 ounces silver tequila
  • ¾ ounce simple syrup
  • ¾ ounce lime juice
  • ½ ounce triple sec
  • 2 fresh basil leaves
  • 3 slices cucumber

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Ingredients

• 2 ounces silver tequila
• ¾ ounce simple syrup
• ¾ ounce lime juice
• ½ ounce triple sec
• 2 fresh basil leaves
• 3 slices cucumber

Directions

• Line a margarita glass with salt.
• Combine basil, cucumber, and simple syrup in a Boston shaker. Muddle well until pulverized.
• Add all remaining ingredients with a handful of ice and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
• Strain into a chilled margarita glass over fresh ice (this is to keep out the pulp from the cucumber and basil).
• Garnish with a cucumber wheel.