Specialty Cocktail: Real Women Have Curves

This cocktail blends smooth vodka with cucumber purée and fresh lime juice for a crisp, clean bite.

by

Travis Matthews

January 13, 2026

El Pepino Margarita

If you enjoyed the specialty cocktail at Real Women Have Curves, here’s how you can make it at home.

The El Pepino is cucumber-forward and ultra-refreshing. This cocktail blends smooth vodka with cucumber purée and fresh lime juice for a crisp, clean bite. Lightly shaken and served over ice, it delivers bright citrus up front with a cool, clean finish—balanced, vibrant, and effortlessly refreshing.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz cucumber vodka
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz cucumber purée (fresh cucumber, blended and strained)
  • ½ oz agave syrup (adjust to taste)
  • Optional: Tajín or salt rim
  • Garnish: cucumber ribbon or slice

Method

  1. Rim a glass with Tajín or salt if desired.
  2. Add vodka, lime juice, cucumber purée, and agave to a shaker with ice.
  3. Shake hard until well chilled.
  4. Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass or Collins glass.
  5. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon or slice.

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