Description
This Dill Pickle Margarita is a unique twist on the classic cocktail, featuring tangy dill pickle juice and a Tajin-rimmed glass for a flavorful, refreshing drink. Perfect for those who love a savory and zesty margarita experience.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Glass
- 1 (25 g) pickle spear
- 2 tsps. (6 g) Tajin seasoning
- 1½ cups (180 g) ice for the glass
For the Cocktail
- 1½ cups (180 g) ice for the shaker
- 2 oz. (60 ml) silver tequila
- 1 oz. (30 ml) dill pickle juice/brine
- 1 oz. (30 ml) triple sec
- 1 oz. (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz. (15 ml) simple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Rub the pickle spear along half of the rim of your glass to moisten it.
- Rim the Glass: Add the Tajín seasoning to a small plate and dip the moistened edge of the glass into the Tajín to coat the rim.
- Add Ice and Garnish: Fill the glass with ice and place the pickle spear inside the glass as a garnish.
- Mix the Cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the silver tequila, dill pickle juice, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake: Cover the shaker and shake vigorously until the drink is well chilled.
- Serve: Strain the margarita into your prepared glass and enjoy.
Notes
- Homemade Simple Syrup – Combine 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar and 1 cup (240 ml) water in a saucepan. Heat until the sugar dissolves, then cool. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.
- Make-Ahead Tip – You can pre-squeeze the lime juice and prep your simple syrup ahead of time.
- Don’t pre-mix the cocktail – Shake each drink fresh to keep it cold and undiluted.
- If you don’t have Tajín – Use kosher salt or a chili-salt combo as an alternative.
- Nutrition Information – Values include the pickle spear and Tajín rim. Simple syrup is calculated assuming 25% absorption from shaking and straining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
