Amante Picante Margarita

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 large seedless English cucumber, thinly sliced, plus 8 slices for garnish
• 1/2 medium jalapeño, 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

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE:

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