Spicy Pickle Margarita (Print version)
A bold savory cocktail blending tequila, dill pickle brine, lime, and jalapeño heat, ready in just 5 minutes.
# Ingredients:
For the cocktail
01 -
2 oz (60 ml) blanco tequila
02 -
2 oz (60 ml) dill pickle juice
03 -
1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
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1/2 oz (15 ml) triple sec
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1/2 oz (15 ml) agave syrup
06 -
2-3 thin slices fresh jalapeño
07 -
2 oz (60 ml) sparkling water
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Ice
For the rim
09 -
1 tbsp Tajín
10 -
1 lime wedge
For garnish
11 -
1 dill pickle spear
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1 lime wheel
# Instructions:
01 -
Rub a lime wedge around half the rim of a rocks glass, then dip the wet edge into Tajín. Set aside.
02 -
Drop 2-3 thin jalapeño slices into a cocktail shaker and press gently to release their oils. Do not over-muddle or the drink will turn bitter.
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Add the tequila, pickle juice, lime juice, triple sec, and agave syrup to the shaker. Fill three-quarters with ice, seal, and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
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Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice. Top with sparkling water and stir gently once.
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Add a dill pickle spear and a lime wheel. Serve immediately while ice cold.
# Good to know:
01 -
Best served immediately while ice cold.
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For a milder version, remove jalapeño seeds before muddling.