Cucumber Basil Margarita

By mirandavoegeli

Ingredients

• Four 1/2-inch-thick slices of Japanese cucumber, plus thin cucumber slices for garnish
• 2 large basil leaves, plus small basil leaves for garnish
• 1 1/2 ounces silver tequila, such as Patron
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• Ice

Preparation

Step 1

In a cocktail shaker, combine the thick cucumber slices with the large basil leaves and muddle well with a wooden spoon. Add the tequila, lime juice, simple syrup and ice and shake well. Strain into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with a few small basil leaves and thin cucumber slices.