This Spicy Cucumber Margarita Is Your New Favorite Summer Cocktail

This is the margarita I make when I want something refreshing, spicy, and absolutely packing a punch. One of my favorite Ina cocktails is her jalapeno margarita because, true to Ina form, it’s balanced, tasty, and absolutely does not skimp on the booze. This Spicy Cucumber Margarita with a Tajín-Sumac Rim builds on that solid foundation. Taking a page from Ina, you infuse the tequila overnight with jalapeño, which sounds fussier than it is. You just puncture a jalapeño, drop it into tequila, and let time do the work. This is for people who like heat, so if you’re nervous, use half a jalapeño or remove some of the ribs and seeds. The only semi-annoying part is making the cucumber juice, but I promise it’s worth it. A hothouse cucumber gets peeled, pureed, and strained through a fine-mesh sieve, or even better, a juicing bag. Then it’s jalapeño tequila, cucumber juice, lime juice, triple sec, and a touch of honey to round out the heat, all poured over ice into a glass rimmed with Tajín…