CUCUMBER TEQUILA COOLER
1 serving
1 ( 4-inch ) section celery Pinch salt
1 ( 2-inch ) section English cucumber ( about 2½ ounces ), peeled
½ ounce agave nectar
1 ounce fresh lime juice , from 1 to 2 limes
1½ ounces silver tequila 2 ounces seltzer , chilled For garnish : cucumber slice ( optional )
Slice celery and cucumber into ½-inch slices . Add celery and salt to cocktail shaker , and muddle until broken up . Add cucumber and agave nectar and muddle until smashed , about 20 seconds .
Add lime juice and tequila to shaker and fill 2 ⁄ 3 full with ice . Shake until well chilled , about 20 seconds . Strain into highball glass . Top with seltzer , stir gently , and serve with cucumber slice garnish , if desired .