Spicy Margarita Punch


In a punch bowl, muddle 
the cucumber with the jalapeño, cilantro and mint. Add the tequila, lime juice, agave and orange juice and stir well. Refrigerate until well chilled, about 1 hour. 


Using a fine-mesh sieve, remove and discard the solids from the punch. Garnish with more thinly sliced cucumber and jalapeño. Serve ice and lime wedges alongside, as well as salt for rimming glasses.

VARIATION
: Margarita Jellies
 (makes about 9 dozen
)

In a large bowl, sprinkle 
6 envelopes of unflavored gelatin evenly over 1 cup Spicy Margarita Punch. In a saucepan, bring 1 cup 
of punch just to a simmer. Whisk in the gelatin mixture until completely dissolved, then return to 
the large bowl. Whisk in the remaining punch. 
Pour into a lightly oiled 9-by-13-inch baking 
dish. Refrigerate overnight. Unmold and cut into 1-inch cubes. Dip in decorating sugar and serve.