LEMONGRASS CUCUMBER TEQUILA

This one makes for a great summer margarita. Try adding a slice of fresh cucumber garnishment for that extra zing.

25 oz. tequila

1 fresh cucumber

1 cup chopped lemongrass

1. Wash the lemongrass and cucumber.

2. Peel the cumber and slice.

3. Chop the lemongrass into approximately 1-inch sections.

4. Place lemongrass and cucumber in bottom of infusion jar.

5. Add tequila and seal the jar.

6. Let infuse for 2–4 weeks out of direct sunlight, tasting and gently stirring regularly.

7. Strain the tequila into a clean bottle and cap.

2. Peel the cumber and slice.

3. Chop the lemongrass into approximately 1-inch sections.

4. Place lemongrass and cucumber in bottom of infusion jar.

5. Add tequila and seal the jar.

6. Let infuse for 2–4 weeks out of direct sunlight, tasting and gently stirring regularly.

7. Strain the tequila into a clean bottle and cap.

TIP

You may choose to skewer the cucumber slices and stand them up in the jar.