COCKTAIL RECIPE
Makes 1 cocktail
4 to 5 cucumber slices
2 to 3 jalapeño slices
2 oz blanco tequila
1 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz agave syrup
2 oz Topo Chico or sparkling water
Lightly muddle the cucumber and jalapeño in a cocktail shaker, then add the tequila, lime juice, agave, and ice and shake until well chilled. Strain over crushed ice in a rocks glass, top with Topo Chico, and stir gently. Garnish with a charred or fresh lime wheel.
NOTES FROM THE BAR
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MUDDLING THE CUCUMBER AND JALAPEÑO
Light muddling is the move here — just enough to release the juice and flavor without breaking everything down. Over-muddling the jalapeño can make it bitter. For a stronger cucumber flavor, muddle the cucumbers first then add the jalapeño last.
SPICE LEVEL
Two to three jalapeño slices gives a gentle, building heat. Add an extra slice or two if you want more kick, or skip the jalapeño entirely for a straight cucumber spritz.
TOPO CHICO
Topo Chico is our sparkling water of choice here because the bubbles are finer and more persistent than most. Any sparkling water works, but Topo Chico is worth it if you can find it.
TEQUILA RECOMMENDATION
A clean blanco tequila keeps this light and citrus-forward. Espolòn or Olmeca Altos are both solid everyday options.
CHARRED LIME GARNISH
To char a lime wheel, place it cut-side down in a dry pan over medium-high heat for about 60 seconds until it develops color and caramelizes slightly. A fresh lime wheel works just as well if you'd rather keep it simple.
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