Cucumber-Tequila Cooler Recipe

Name: Cucumber-Tequila Cooler Recipe
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 (4-inch) section celery (about 3/4 ounces); Pinch salt; 1 (2-inch) section English cucumber (about 2 1/2 ounces), peeled; 1/2 ounce agave nectar; 1 ounce fresh lime juice, from 1 to 2 limes; 1 1/2 ounces silver tequila; 2 ounces seltzer, chilled; Garnish: cucumber slice (optional)

Cucumbers and celery add a cooling vegetal note to this tart and refreshing tequila cocktail.

Cucumber-Tequila Cooler Recipe

Active 5 mins

Total 5 mins

Serves 1 serving

1 (4-inch) section celery (about 3/4 ounce)
Pinch salt
1 (2-inch) section English cucumber (about 2 1/2 ounces), peeled
1/2 ounce agave nectar
1 ounce fresh lime juice, from 1 to 2 limes
1 1/2 ounces silver tequila
2 ounces seltzer, chilled
Garnish: cucumber slice (optional)

Slice celery and cucumber into 1/2 inch slices. Add celery and salt to cocktail shaker and muddle until broken up. Add cucumber and agave nectar, muddle until smashed, about 20 seconds.
Add lime juice and tequila to shaker and fill 2/3 full with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into highball glass. Top with seltzer, stir gently and serve with cucumber slice garnish if desired.

Special Equipment

muddler, cocktail shaker and strainer

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
302	Calories
0g	Fat
52g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	302
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 155mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 52g	19%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 41g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 30mg	152%
Calcium 37mg	3%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 233mg	5%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.