Description
A bold and zesty spicy dill pickle margarita that combines the tangy brine of dill pickles with the classic margarita flavors, enhanced by a spicy-sweet hot honey rim and a sparkling finish. Perfect for adventurous cocktail enthusiasts looking to add a savory twist to their drinks.
Ingredients
Scale
Rim
- As needed Tajin, for the rim
- 1 tbsp hot honey (for brushing rim)
Cocktail
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz dill pickle brine
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1 tbsp hot honey (use to taste)
- As needed sparkling water, to top
- 2 mini dill pickles, to garnish
Hot Honey (optional homemade)
- 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 glass rim. Brush the rim of your cocktail glass with hot honey, then pour 1-2 tablespoons of Tajin onto a shallow plate. Dip and roll the glass rim into the Tajin, shaking 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 to the shaker and shake vigorously until the mixture is chilled.
- Serve the margarita. Strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared glass. Top off with sparkling water to add a refreshing effervescence.
- Garnish the drink. Place mini dill pickles on a cocktail pick or directly into the glass as garnish to enhance the pickle flavor and visual appeal.
- Optional homemade hot honey. In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring until all granules dissolve. Cool and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or refrigerated for longer storage.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to your preferred spice and sweetness level.
- The Tajin rim adds a tangy, spicy kick complementing the cocktail’s flavors.
- You can substitute store-bought hot honey if you don’t want to make your own version.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best bright flavor.
- Chill your glass beforehand for an extra refreshing experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
