Spicy Pickle Margarita (Print Version)
Ingredients:
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Chamoy or Tajin for rim.
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1 oz pickle juice.
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1 oz non-alcoholic tequila (optional for a cocktail).
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1 oz lime juice.
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0.5 oz jalapeno simple syrup (homemade).
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Sparkling water.
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Gherkin pickles for garnish.
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Water.
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Allulose or sugar.
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Sliced jalapenos.
Instructions:
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In a small pan, heat water and allulose or sugar with sliced jalapenos over medium-low heat until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Strain the jalapeno mixture into a jar, cover, and cool. You can choose to add the jalapenos back into the drink for extra spice or discard them.
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In a cocktail shaker, combine pickle juice, non-alcoholic tequila (or regular tequila for a cocktail), lime juice, and jalapeno simple syrup. Shake the mixture thoroughly for about 20 seconds to ensure the ingredients are well incorporated.
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Moisten the rim of your glass with chamoy and dip it into Tajin or salt to give the drink a seasoned, spicy rim.
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Pour the mixture from the shaker into the prepared glass over ice. Add a splash of sparkling water to finish.
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Garnish the drink with gherkin pickles and serve chilled. Adjust the spiciness to your taste by adding more jalapeno slices if desired.
Notes:
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This Spicy Pickle Margarita is a fun, zesty twist on the traditional margarita, with tangy pickle juice, lime, and a jalapeno simple syrup for added heat. It can be enjoyed as a mocktail or with non-alcoholic tequila, but the cocktail version with real tequila also works perfectly!.