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pickle margarita

Pickle Margarita

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Prep Time: 4 minutes
4.3 from 3 votes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq cocktails, brunch cocktails, margarita recipes, poolside cocktails, summer cocktails, tequila cocktails
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz lime juice fresh is best
  • 1 oz pickle juice from your favorite pickle jar
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup to sweeten things up

Instructions

  • First, fill your shaker with ice. This keeps the drink nice and cold.
  • Pour in the tequila, lime juice, pickle juice, and simple syrup.
  • Shake it like you mean it! You want everything to mix well and get chilled.
  • Strain the mix into your salt-rimmed margarita glass filled with ice.
  • Enjoy your cool, zesty Pickle Margarita.

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Use high-quality pickles the brine flavor really influences the drink.
  • For a spicier kick, try pickle juice from spicy dill or jalapeño pickles.
  • Adjust simple syrup to taste some pickle brines are more tart or salty than others.
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