Description
This Dill Pickle Margarita is a unique and refreshing twist on the classic margarita, combining the tangy flavor of dill pickle juice with silver tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and a touch of simple syrup. Rimmed with Tajín seasoning and garnished with a pickle spear, this cocktail is perfect for pickle lovers looking for a vibrant, savory drink with a zesty kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Rim and Garnish
- 1 (25 g) pickle spear
- 2 tsps. (6 g) Tajín seasoning
Drink
- 1½ cups (180 g) ice
- 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: Pour the Tajín seasoning onto a small plate. Dip the moistened edge of the glass into the Tajín to coat it evenly.
- Fill Glass with Ice and Garnish: Fill the prepared glass with ice and place the pickle spear inside as a garnish.
- Mix the Drink: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the silver tequila, dill pickle juice, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake: Cover the shaker and shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled, about 15–20 seconds.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the margarita mixture into your prepared glass over the ice and enjoy immediately.
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 prepare your simple syrup ahead of time to save cocktail-making time.
- Don’t Pre-mix the Cocktail – Shake each cocktail fresh to keep it cold and undiluted for the best flavor.
- Alternative to Tajín – If you don’t have Tajín seasoning, use kosher salt or a chili-salt combination as a rim substitute.
- Nutrition Estimate – Nutrition values include the pickle spear and Tajín rim. Simple syrup absorption is estimated at 25% after shaking and straining.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
