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Pickle Margarita Cocktail

Pickle Margarita Cocktail Recipe
A fun, tangy twist on a classic margarita that mixes dill pickle brine with tequila, lime, and orange liqueur. Bright, salty, and super refreshing—with an optional tajín rim and bubbly splash.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Citrus juicer
  • Mixing spoon
  • Strainer
  • Rocks glass or margarita glass
  • Small plate (for rim)
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Ice cubes

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Blanco tequila
  • 1 oz Triple sec or Cointreau
  • 1 oz Dill pickle juice pickle brine
  • 1 oz Lime juice fresh
  • 0.5 oz Agave syrup optional; to taste
  • Kosher salt or tajín; for rimming glass
  • Ice cubes for shaking and serving
  • Pickle spear or fresh dill or jalapeño slices; for garnish
  • 1 splash Sparkling water optional; for a lighter version

Instructions

  • Rim a rocks or margarita glass with lime, then dip in kosher salt or tajín. Fill the glass with fresh ice.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, triple sec, dill pickle juice, lime juice, and agave syrup.
  • Shake for about 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold.
  • Strain into the prepared glass. Add a splash of sparkling water if desired.
  • Garnish with a pickle spear, fresh dill, or jalapeño slices and serve immediately.

Notes

Use blanco tequila so the briny dill notes shine. For extra heat, lightly muddle a jalapeño slice before shaking. If the drink tastes too salty, add a touch more lime juice or a small splash of agave to balance.