You’ve just found your new favorite cocktail! This refreshing cucumber margarita recipe is perfect for pool parties or happy hours at home any time of year.
With tequila, fresh cucumbers and lime juice blended to tasty perfection and finished with a Tajin rim, this pitcher cocktail is one of my favorite easy cocktails to sip on.
Casa Noble sent me the tequila. I am very grateful for liquor companies that send me products so that I can share the cocktail posts that I would share with you anyway. Do you know how much it costs to buy a bottle of liquor just for one post?
Originally posted in July 2014. Updated to include better instructions to make this perfect every time!
I learned how to make this tequila cocktail while on vacation in Mexico and I freaking love it! It’s super simple and full of fresh flavors. If you love to make easy cocktails at home as I do, this is a must-try!
A Cucumber Gimlet is refreshing. And you can also make your own refreshing, non-alcoholic Cucumber Basil Soda. Cucumber is a great cocktail ingredient!
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Why This Recipe Works
This tequila cocktail is crazy delicious. It’s not overly sweet and the fresh cucumber makes it super refreshing.
And I have to say, I’m not a fan of traditionally blended margaritas usually (except this frozen margarita). But this isn’t a truly blended margarita.
The blender is just the best way to get that fresh cucumber flavor throughout the cucumber margarita. It’s a technique that I think is perfect for home bartenders who don’t want to take the time to make flavored simple syrups.
This drink is served on the rocks and since you have the pitcher out to make one drinks, it’s really easy to make them for a crowd!
A Cucumber Margarita with Tajin is full of flavor. And while I love to sip these all summer long, they are really great any time of year.
Serve some alongside these yummy Mexican Tostadas (also inspired by my trip to Mexico) or this Churro Cream Cheese Fruit Dip.
Ingredients
- A gorgeous tequila, like this one from Casa Noble
- Triple Sec
- Cucumber
- Lime
- Tajin
If you aren’t familiar with Triple Sec, it’s an orange liqueur. You can leave it out and it won’t change the flavor too much.
Cointreau is another brand of orange liqueur that I usually have on hand. It’s a little more pricey so don’t rush out to buy it just to make this drink.
If you have orange extract you could use a few drops of that instead. Or add a touch of fresh orange juice.
How to make Cucumber Margarita
Start by rimming your glass with Tajin.
To rim a glass just take a wedge of lime and rub it on the rim of the glass.
Then pour out some Tajin on a plate (like you see two images above) and run the lime-soaked rim of the glass in it. The lime helps the seasoning adhere to the glass.
Check out three more ways to rim a glass to see photos and get step-by-step instructions. Don’t be afraid to get creative. Although Tajin is perfection with this margarita.
Then set aside until the drink is ready.
You can serve this Cucumber Margarita without a Tajin rim, but it’s a fun little touch that really does finish the drink off perfectly.
To a pitcher or single serving size blender cup, add fresh lime juice, cucumber slices, tequila and Triple Sec.
Oh hey. There’s my son. Like a moth to a flame, when I’m shooting cocktail posts this one shows up. He demands I take a photo and he’ll finally move on. He was 5 1/2 here. But he’s almost 13 now.
I should probably remove his photo from the post but I just can’t! Look at that sweet face.
Add ice to your rimmed cocktail glass, then top with blended cucumber mixture.
Float a cucumber right on top for an added dose of cucumber and an easy garnish. And then drink it up. Responsibly, of course.
Top Tips
- This recipe is easy to multiply and make by the pitcher!! Just multiply the recipe for as many servings as you want and then blend it all up and keep it in the fridge. The printable recipe card below can help you do the calculations.
- Since you don’t blend in the ice, it won’t get diluted as it sits which is another reason this is a great summer cocktail idea.
- There are other ways to make cucumber margaritas but I find this one to be super quick and easy. You can try to get a similar flavor by muddling cucumbers or infusing your tequila with them. Muddling the cucumbers will leave you with big chunks. And making infused tequila (similar to making flavored vodka), would take days of preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
My favorite blender for making drinks like this one is the Ninja. It comes with the pitcher so you can make enough for a few drinks at once, or you can make one at a time with the individual cups. The blades are also super sharp which helps to puree the cucumbers and get everything blended together.
What is Tajin, you ask? It’s a chile-lime seasoning. I am not a salt on my margarita glass type of gal but this easy cucumber margarita is even more delicious with a savory rim! It is easy to find in most grocery stores. Or you can buy it online. They also sell this super handy container of Tajin that is perfect for cocktails!
Casa Noble is a great brand to use and tastes clean and smooth with a silky quality. But there are a few more than I love. You can read more about the best tequila for margaritas here. 
Have you ever tried a cucumber margarita? It’s sure to be your new favorite refreshing summer cocktail!
Related Cocktail Recipes
- Mexican Mule – Tequila fans will love this Mexican Mule cocktail recipe. It’s a fun twist on the classic Moscow Mule cocktail.
- Serrano Margarita – Do you like spice? Try this Serrano Margarita. It takes a basic margarita recipe up a notch with a little bit of my favorite spicy pepper.
- Strawberry Basil Margarita – This yummy Strawberry Basil Margarita recipe is perfect for sharing with friends! The fruity simple syrup gets infused with fresh basil flavor to make this margarita extra special. Plus it’s easy to make for a crowd.
Or browse my cocktail collections: Vodka Recipes, Moscow Mule Variations, Wine Cocktails, Fireball Cocktails, Cocktails with Bitters, Cocktails Made with Coke or 2-Ingredient Cocktails.
Cucumber Margarita
Ingredients
- 4 slices fresh cucumber skin removed (3 for the drink, one for floating on top to make it look pretty)
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1 oz Triple Sec
- 1 1/2 oz. Tequila
- Ice
- Lime Wedge
- Tajin to rim the glass
Instructions
- Add cucumber slices, lime juice, Triple Sec and Tequila to a blender and blend well.
- Rim cocktail glass with Tajin by rubbing first with lime.
- Add ice to the glass.
- Pour mixture from blender over ice.
- Top with cucumber slice.
Notes
- This recipe is easy to multiply and make by the pitcher!! Just multiply the recipe for as many servings as you want and then blend it all up and keep it in the fridge. The printable recipe card below can help you do the calculations.
- Since you don’t blend in the ice, it won’t get diluted as it sits which is another reason this is a great summer cocktail idea.
- There are other ways to make cucumber margaritas but I find this one to be super quick and easy. You can try to get a similar flavor by muddling cucumbers or infusing your tequila with them. Muddling the cucumbers will leave you with big chunks. And making infused tequila (similar to making flavored vodka), would take days of preparation.
The nutrition facts seem way off on this? How would it have 15g protein, 11g fat, etc?
Yes! I’m sorry about that! The recipe card figures it out and sometimes it’s off and I have no idea why!!
Wow…this sounds delicious. I will definitely be trying this.
Awesome! You will love them! I wasn’t sure about the extra step of using the blender but I think it is totally worth it!
Tajin is the bomb! Try it on watermelon, cucumbers, oranges and mango!
I will! That sounds amazing!
Best trip ever and YES that margarita was fantastic! I can’t wait to try this recipe at home. Beautiful post!
You will love it!!!!!!!!
Drink one for me!!! I heart your son.
If you insist. ;)
Confession: I’m a salt person, but I’m definitely going to have to try that Tajin! I’ve been meaning to make watermelon margaritas all this summer and this is just the kick in the butt I needed to make them! Thanks.
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Do it! And the Tajin would go really well with watermelon I bet!