Amante Picante Margarita

• 1/2 large seedless English cucumber, thinly sliced, plus 8 slices for garnish
• 1/2 medium jalapeno, very thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, plus more for garnish
• 18 ounces silver tequila
• 8 ounces fresh lime juice
• 6 ounces light agave nectar
• 1/2 teaspoon celery bitters (optional)
• 1 lime wedge
• 1/4 cup kosher salt mixed with 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
• Ice

1. In a pitcher, muddle the 1/2 sliced cucumber with the jalapeno and 1/4 cup of cilantro.
2. Add the tequila, lime juice, agave and bitters and stir well.
3. Refrigerate until chilled, 1 hour.
4. Moisten the rim of 8 rocks glasses with the lime wedge and coat with the lime salt.
5. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
6. Working in batches and adding fresh ice, shake the cocktail and strain into the glasses.
7. Garnish with cucumber and cilantro.

cucumber, cilantro, tequila, lime juice, nectar, celery bitters, lime, kosher salt

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/amante-picante-margarita (may not work)