Description
A pickle margarita is a tangy, savory twist on the classic margarita, made with tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and pickle juice for a bold and refreshing cocktail. Perfect for summer parties, game nights, or adventurous drinkers looking for a fun twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- ½ oz triple sec or orange liqueur
- ½ oz pickle juice
- ½ oz simple syrup (optional)
Optional add-ins:
- Fresh cucumber slices
- Jalapeño slices
- Pinch of chili powder
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add tequila, lime juice, triple sec, pickle juice, and optional simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
- Rim a glass with salt or Tajín by running a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it.
- Strain margarita into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a pickle spear, lime wedge, or cucumber slice.
Notes
- Use high-quality dill pickle juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness with more simple syrup or agave nectar.
- Chill ingredients beforehand for a frostier cocktail.
- For a spicy kick, muddle jalapeños in the shaker.
- For a smoky variation, swap tequila with mezcal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: ~180
- Sugar: ~6g
- Sodium: ~220mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg