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Spicy Pickle Margarita

Spicy Pickle Margarita

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Prep Time: 4 minutes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: classic tequila cocktails, easy tequila cocktails, Jalapeno Cocktails, Lime Juice, margarita variations, pickle, Sparkling Water Cocktails, spicy cocktails
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 oz pickle juice
  • 1 oz tequila
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 0.5 oz jalapeño simple syrup
  • 2 oz sparkling water
  • Tajín for rimming
  • Agave syrup for rimming
  • Pickles for garnish

Instructions

  • Rim a rocks glass with Tajín by brushing the rim with agave syrup, then dipping it into a plate of the seasoning.
  • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add pickle juice, tequila, lime juice, and jalapeño syrup.
  • Shake thoroughly for about 20 seconds until chilled.
  • Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
  • Top with sparkling water and gently stir.
  • Garnish with pickles.

Notes

Pro Tips

  • Use cold sparkling water to help preserve the fizz after topping the drink.
  • For extra heat, muddle a fresh jalapeño slice in the shaker before adding the liquids.
  • Dill pickle brine adds a nice herbal element, but bread-and-butter pickle juice works too if you want a sweeter edge.
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