Cucumber Mint Margarita

Looking for a new twist on an old favorite? Well, check THIS out !

First - the CLASSIC Margarita. This is easy, delicious AND refereshing...although, an ass-kicker. In a big pitcher, equal parts of Tequilla and Triple Sec, then a big splash of FRESH SQUEEZED LIME JUICE - just enough to change the color to pale yellow/green. Seriously - not too much. Ok - "juice" a couple English, hot-house cucumbers (the kind that are wrapped in plastic). Peel them first, cut lengthwise and remove the seeds. If you have a juicer, GREAT. If not, put them in a food processor, then strain the liquid/pulp through a sieve or cheesecloth until you have a dark green, pure juice - no pulp.

Pour the cucumber juice into the pitcher (the amount of cucumber juice should AT LEAST equal the amount of Tequilla and Triple Sec together. Feel free to adjust to your personal taste)

In a cocktail shaker, muddle about 12 fresh mint leaves. Add a few cubes of ice. Pour Margarita/cucumber mixture. Shake for AT LEAST 30 SECONDS. Pour into chilled martini glasses or enjoy in Highball glasses filled with ice. Garnish with fresh mint. Enjoy. :)