This Frozen Cucumber Margaritas Recipe Makes Any Day Feel Like a Celebration

Name: This Frozen Cucumber Margaritas Recipe Makes Any Day Feel Like a Celebration
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups (¾" pieces) peeled, seeded English cucumber; ¼ cup coarse decorating sugar; 2 Tbs. kosher salt; 3 cups lemon sorbet; 1½ cups silver tequila; ¾ cup cucumber vodka; ¾ cup lime juice; ¾ cup cilantro leaves; Mango slices, lime slices and whipped topping (optional)

By Alexandria Brooks

Reviewed by Susan Chiusano

HBB

Nothing is more refreshing than a slushy — and this Cucumber Margaritas recipe fits the bill. The frosty cocktail uses English cucumbers, which are sweeter than regular varieties, and blends it with lemon sorbet, lime juice and other ingredients. Cucumber vodka along with silver tequila provide the drink with contrasting smooth and smoky flavors. However, you can substitute mezcal for tequila as it’s a similar alcohol that boasts an even smokier taste. (Here’s more on using mezcal in cocktails.)

The secret that makes this drink extra special? Frozen cucumber cubes are used in place of ice when blending. This keeps the batch of margaritas chilled so they don’t become watery and lose their flavor. If you want to reduce the calories, opt for a low-sugar lemon sorbet. Be sure to share your favorite way to make homemade margaritas in the comments!

And for your next drink, make these Pineapple Margaritas.

Yields

6 servings

Total Time

3 hr, 20 min

Prep Time

20 min

Ingredients

6 cups (¾" pieces) peeled, seeded English cucumber
¼ cup coarse decorating sugar
2 Tbs. kosher salt
3 cups lemon sorbet
1½ cups silver tequila
¾ cup cucumber vodka
¾ cup lime juice
¾ cup cilantro leaves
Mango slices, lime slices and whipped topping (optional)

Instructions

Line rimmed baking sheet with waxed paper. Arrange cucumber pieces in single layer on sheet. Freeze 2-3 hrs.

On small plate, mix sugar and salt. Lightly brush rims of 6 (8 oz.) margarita glasses with water then dip into sugar mixture; invert. Let dry.

In blender, puree 2 cups cucumber pieces, 1 cup sorbet, 1⁄2 cup tequila, 1⁄4 cup vodka, 1⁄4 cup lime juice and 1⁄4 cup cilantro. Divide between 2 glasses. Repeat 2 more times. If desired, garnish with mango, lime and topping.