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A vibrant pickle margarita with ice, lime, and cucumber slices in a glass on a wooden table.

Pickle Margarita

A refreshing margarita with a briny pickle twist.
Temps de préparation 5 minutes
Portions: 1 serving
Type de plat: Cocktail
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingrédients
  

  • 2 oz Tequila Blanco or reposado
  • 1 oz Lime juice Freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 oz Orange liqueur Triple sec or Cointreau
  • 1 oz Pickle brine From your favorite pickles
  • 0.25 oz Agave nectar Optional, to taste
For Garnish
  • 1 Lime wedge
  • 1 Pickle spear
  • 1 Salt or Tajin For rimming the glass

Method
 

  1. Rim your glass with salt or Tajin if desired. Fill the glass with ice.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, pickle brine, and agave nectar (if using).
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with a lime wedge and a pickle spear.

Notes

Adjust the amount of pickle brine to your preference. For a spicier kick, add a slice of jalapeño to the shaker.

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