REE DRUMMOND'S MARGA-REE-TA

Ree Drummond's Marga-Ree-Ta image

This easy-to-make margarita mixes vodka with tequila and is garnished with mint and cucumber.

Provided by Pioneer Woman

Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Vodka Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons white sugar
3 tablespoons water
1 lime wedge
1 pinch kosher salt
4 sprigs fresh cilantro leaves
3 sprigs fresh mint, divided
7 thin slices cucumber, divided
2 fluid ounces tequila
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ fluid ounce vodka
1 cup ice cubes

Steps:

Shake sugar and water in a Mason jar until sugar dissolves.
Run lime wedge around the rim of a glass; dip rim in a dish of salt.
Put cilantro, 2 sprigs mint, and 3 cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker. Add sugar mixture, tequila, lime juice, lemon juice, and vodka. Mash mixture with a muddler or wooden spoon until herbs are broken up and flavors are released, about 15 seconds. Add ice to fill; cover and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
Fill prepared glass with fresh ice and arrange remaining 4 cucumber slices inside. Strain drink into glass and garnish with mint sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 411.9 mg, Sugar 42.3 g