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Cilantro Cucumber Tequila Shandies

Make the most of the last weeks of summer with these incredibly bright and fresh summer shandies. Mint, cilantro, lime, cucumber, and tequila come together in an herbaceous, margarita-like, striking green sip. This 2 minute recipe is practically begging to be enjoyed in the last lingering hours of late evening sun.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks & Cocktails
Keyword: Cocktails and spirits, Drinks, Summer
Skill: intermediate
Servings: 2
Calories: 296kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 oz blanco tequila
  • 2 oz Cointreau
  • 1 large handful fresh cilantro
  • 1 large handful fresh mint
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • .5 cucumber, chopped
  • 1 hearty pinch of salt
  • 2 pale Mexican lagers (like Corona)

Instructions

  • In a blender, combine everything but the beer and blend on the highest speed for 5 seconds.
  • Strain through a fine mesh strainer into two chilled pint glasses (optional: salt rim -- I chop fresh cilantro into my salt just before rimming the glass).
  • Top with beer and serve immediately with lime, cucumber, or cilantro garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.3g | Protein: 2.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 243mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1.6g