Name: Aguachile Margarita
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 ounces Tequila Blanco; 1-ounce orange liqueur or triple sec.; 4-ounce fresh lime juice; 3-ounce orange juice; 2 large cucumbers cut into large squares; 1-2 serrano peppers cut in half and remove the seeds.; 2 tablespoons of agave nectar; 1 bunch of fresh coriander; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 slice of pepper and coriander optional for garnish; 2 cups of ice

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This Aguachile Margarita recipe will blow your mind, it is not only for those who love spiciness, it’s incredible flavor accompanied by a delicious dish will take you to another level!

What is Aguachile Margarita?

This simple recipe is a twist on the Classic Margarita recipe, using fresh Cucumber, Cilantro, Freshly Orange Juice, Serrano or jalapeno Peppers, Fresh squeezed Lime Juice, Salt, Pepper, and sweetened with Agave Nectar that all mix together to give us an exquisite flavor Accompanied by Tequila Blanco, and Grand Marnier (orange liqueur).

This Aguachile Margarita recipe will blow your mind, it is not only for those who love spiciness, it’s incredible flavor accompanied by a delicious dish will take you to another level!

Why is it Called Aguachile?

Shrimp Aguachile is a typical seafood culinary delight type of ceviche of the western coast of México, it is consumed mainly in the northwest, in an area that includes the states of Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, Sonora, and Baja California.

Raw Shrimp is marinade with fresh lime juice in a small bowl resting for at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator, a bunch of cilantro, serrano pepper, and cucumbers, fresh lime juice is very important for its flavor, as red onion, fresh avocado slices, garlic powder optional, salt, and pepper to taste are used, you can eat it with tostadas or tortilla chips.

There are different intensities of spicy depending on your tolerance, it looks like an agua de chiles for the green sauce we get from the lime juice, cucumbers, and cilantro.

This typical dish inspires this recipe with that intense green color and fresh flavors, and spicy that you will love!

Ingredients For Aguachile Margarita

This Aguachile Margarita recipe is very simple and easy to prepare, just grab the following two ingredients:

Tequila Blanco- This type is recommended, but also if you like reposado, which has a more complex flavor, you can also use it to enhance the agave flavor!

Grand Marnier- The citrusy flavor and sweetness it’s the perfect balance for this margarita.

Fresh Cucumbers- Vitamin E is involved in the stability of blood cells and fertility. Like vitamin C, it has antioxidant action, apart from providing an intense green color to our recipe!

Freshly Lime Juice– The acidity of the freshly squeezed juice and its vitamin C perfectly complement this, Margarita.

Orange Juice- It will bring sweetness and citrus flavor! Pineapple juice is optional.

Agave Syrup- It will balance the citrus of the lime juice.

Coriander-Is used in Mexican cuisine for the preparation of sauces, since it provides an excellent flavor and aroma, you will love this recipe with the balance of Serrano chili!

Serrano Pepper- It is recommended to remove the seeds so that it does not have extensive spiciness!

Salt & Black Pepper- to taste, this will give more flavor to the recipe!
Chili Powder-Rim the glass with this salty and spicy ingredient to give an extra punch of flavor.

Ice- to refresh the cocktail and be pleasant to our palate.

(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

How to Make Aguachile Margarita?

It was never so easy to prepare thisgorgeous Margarita Recipe!

Instructions:

Aguachile Recipe

Step 1

Peel and cut the cucumbers into large squares, cut the serrano pepper in half and remove the seeds, then add them to the blender glass with the fresh lime and orange juice, add a medium handful of cilantro, agave syrup, and season with salt and pepper taste, and blend until a homogeneous mixture is obtained!

Step 2

Add Tequila Blanco and Grand Marnier with the aguachile mixture into a cocktail shaker with ice.

Step 3

Shake vigorously for 5-8 sec

Step 4

Strain and pour into a margarita or old-fashioned glass previously rim it with chili powder, garnished with coriander and chiles serranos optional, and ENJOY!

Variation of an Aguachile Margarita

The variations are infinite, here I leave you some of them that are interesting. You will love these other Margarita recipes: Grilled Pineapple Margarita, Kiwi-Jalapeno, and Pomegranate.

Try your Favorite!

Mezcal- Swap the tequila for mezcal to enhance the smoky flavor, you will love the result.

Tequila flavored cucumber-Enhance the flavor with this kind of new tequila. (you can get it in a liqueur store)

Mint- Add a few freshly mint leaves for a fresher, more aromatic flavor.

Rosemary- Rosemary and cucumbers are one of my favorite combinations add a stick and discover its flavor!

Kosher salt- Rim the glass with salt to give it a salty taste!

Frozen- Make it frozen by adding all the ingredients into a high-speed blender until get a slushy texture.

Virgin- Turn it into a mocktail by removing the liquor and adding Sprite soda or pineapple juice.

When to Serve Aguachile Margarita?

Margarita anytime!

Especially if you travel to Mexico, you will find a variety of flavors that are hard to come by here in the United States!

Try it as a:

Beach Time
Pool Parties
BBQ Party
On a Game Day
Happy Hour Drink
On a Summer hot day
5 De Mayo
4th of July

Suggestion to serve with Aguachile Margarita

There are several dishes with which you can accompany this incredible recipe, here are some:

Guacamole- Everybody likes a bowl of guac or chips and salsa, this is an excellent match for the spiciness of the margarita and the crunchiness of the tortilla chips!

Seafood- Like a Shrimp Ceviche or grilled Octopus.

Beef Satay-Grilled Beef always with a margarita special for this spiciness flavor!

Chicken Taquitos– Most of the people like chicken, so this is a great combination for our recipe!

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Notes:

Put the glasses in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before starting the preparation of the recipe, this will keep our cocktail colder for a longer time for this Mexican recipe!

Yield: 2