Zesty Pickle Margarita
Elevate your cocktail game with this refreshing pickle margarita! Combining the tangy crunch of pickles with the classic margarita flavors, this drink is a crowd-pleaser perfect for backyard gatherings or casual evenings. With its vibrant green color and unique taste, it’s sure to surprise and delight your guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2 cocktails 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces tequila (blanco)
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce pickle brine
- Salt (for rimming)
- Fresh dill pickles (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your glasses by rimming them with lime juice and dipping into salt. Set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and pickle brine. Shake well until chilled.
- Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or tartness as needed by adding more lime juice or pickle brine.
- Strain the mixture into prepared glasses over fresh ice.
- Garnish each drink with a slice of pickle on the rim or drop in whole pickles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Experiment with flavored tequilas or add fresh herbs like cilantro or dill for an exciting twist. This cocktail is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days before serving.