Description
A zesty and refreshing spicy dill pickle margarita that combines tequila, dill pickle brine, and a touch of hot honey for a perfectly balanced cocktail with a salted Tajin rim and sparkling water finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Rim
- 1-2 tbsp Tajin
- Honey, for brushing the rim
Cocktail
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz dill pickle brine
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1 tbsp hot honey (adjust to taste)
- Sparkling water, to top
- Mini dill pickles, to garnish
Hot Honey (optional)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's)
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Rim: Brush the rim of your cocktail glass with honey. Pour 1-2 tablespoons of Tajin onto a shallow plate. Dip and roll the glass rim into the Tajin, then gently shake off any excess seasoning.
- Mix the Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, dill pickle brine, Cointreau, lime juice, and hot honey. Add ice cubes and shake vigorously until the mixture is well chilled.
- Serve: Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass. Top off with sparkling water to add a fizzy finish.
- Garnish: Add mini dill pickles as a garnish to complete the presentation and enhance the pickle flavor.
Notes
- Hot honey can be made by heating 1/2 cup honey with 1/4 cup hot sauce, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes in a saucepan for 1-2 minutes until dissolved; store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temperature or longer in the fridge.
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to control the sweetness and spiciness of the cocktail.
- Use good-quality tequila and fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- For a less spicy drink, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes in the hot honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
