Donkey's Delight
A vibrant and refreshing Blanco Tequila cocktail, muddled with fresh cucumber and a hint of jalapeño for a playful kick. It's a zesty, slightly spicy margarita that's anything but ordinary.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blanco Tequila
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz agave nectar
- 3-4 thin slices fresh cucumber
- 1-2 thin slices fresh jalapeño (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- In a shaker, gently muddle the cucumber and jalapeño slices.
- Add Blanco Tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar to the shaker with ice.
- Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Double strain into a rocks glass (prepared with a green salt rim, if desired) filled with fresh ice.
Glassware: Rocks glass (green salt rim optional)
Garnish: Cucumber ribbon and a thin jalapeño slice
History
A vibrant take on the ubiquitous Margarita, a cocktail whose true origins are hotly debated but universally loved. This version leans into fresh, green flavors, giving a nod to its swampy surroundings with a Donkey-approved twist.