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Cucumber Basil Margarita

Recipe: Chef Nuno Sousa , Leitao , New York City

Photo: Heather Willensky

March 07, 2025

Cucumber Basil Margarita

Inspired by his mother’s garden in Porto, Portugal, Chef Nuno Sousa brings the garden freshness of cucumbers and basil to this twist on the Margarita.

Ingredients

2 oz. blanco tequila
1 1/2 oz. fresh cucumber juice
3/4 oz. elderflower liqueur
1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
2 basil leaves

Tools:muddler, shaker, strainer
Glass:rocks
Garnish:basil leaf

Preparation

Add a basil leaf to a shaker and gently muddle it. Add the rest of the ingredients to the shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into the glass. Garnish.

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