Strawberry-Cucumber Margarita

1. 1

   In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 1 cup sugar with 1 cup water and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.

4. 4

   In a shallow bowl, mix together the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and salt.

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   Set aside.

6. 6

   In a blender, combine 3/4 cup of the simple syrup, the tequila, orange liqueur, quartered strawberries, cucumber and ice.

7. 7

   Blend until fully pureed and smooth.

8. 8

   Using a lime wedge, moisten the rim of a margarita glass.

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   Dip the moistened rim into the bowl of sugar-salt.

10. 10

    Pour the margarita into the prepared glass.

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    Slice the whole strawberries crosswise along its pointed end and place a strawberry onto the rim of each glass for garnish.

12. 12

    Float 2 cucumber slices in the glass.

13. 13

    Repeat with the remaining 3 margaritas.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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