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This simple, elegant margarita comes together in no time flat. In a shaker, combine tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, thin slices of cucumber, and a dash of cayenne pepper. Shake and pour over ice into a salt-rimmed glass. The cucumber infuses the drink with a cool flavor, which balances the smoky, slightly spicy cayenne kick at the end of each sip. Recipe: Cucumber and Chili Margarita

Photo by: Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Ana Kelly, Mindi Shapiro

Cucumber and Chili Margarita

This simple, elegant margarita comes together in no time flat. The cucumber infuses the drink with a cool flavor, which balances the smoky, slightly spicy cayenne kick at the end of each sip.

Real Simple JANUARY 2008

Yield: Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces tequila
1 1/2 ounces Cointreau
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
8 thin slices of cucumber

Cayenne pepper
1 lime wedge
Kosher salt
Ice

Preparation

In a shaker, mix together tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, cucumber slices, and a dash of cayenne pepper. Shake or stir.

Rub the rim of a glass with a lime wedge, then dip the edge in a dish of kosher salt.

Fill the glass with ice and top with the mixed margarita.

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