Ree Drummond's Marga-Ree-Ta

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

Submitted by Pioneer Woman
Updated on September 25, 2022
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 margarita
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Shake sugar and water in a Mason jar until sugar dissolves.

  2. Run lime wedge around the rim of a glass; dip rim in a dish of salt.

  3. 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.

  4. Fill prepared glass with fresh ice and arrange remaining 4 cucumber slices inside. Strain drink into glass and garnish with mint sprig.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

370 Calories
0g Fat
56g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 370
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 412mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 42g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 55mg 61%
Calcium 77mg 6%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 418mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.