Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita

What more could you want? Cucumber refreshes the palate, jalapeño comes in with the spice, and our Pineapple Ancho Chile rinds line the rim with flavor and crunch. All that and we didn’t even add the tequila yet! Good luck! This drink may be dangerous, but it sure is delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Southern Recipe Small Batch Pineapple & Ancho Chile Pork Rinds, crushed

• ½ cup Fresh lime juice (about 6–7 limes)

• ½ cup Simple syrup

• 2 oz Triple sec

• 6 oz Tequila

• ½ Medium cucumber, sliced (plus extra slices for garnish)

• ½ Jalapeño, sliced and de-seeded (plus extra slices for garnish)

Directions

1. **Muddle the Flavor Base:**

In the bottom of a pitcher, muddle ½ of a medium cucumber and ½ of a sliced, de-seeded jalapeño using the back of a spoon or fork.

2. **Mix the Margarita:**

Add simple syrup, lime juice, Triple Sec, and tequila to the pitcher. Stir well to combine and infuse the flavors.

3. **Rim the Glass:**

Dip the rim of each margarita glass in water or simple syrup, then coat with finely crushed pork rind dust for a bold, savory twist.

4. **Serve:**

Pour over ice, garnish with jalapeño, lime, and cucumber slices, and enjoy!

*Makes about 4 margaritas.*