Description
This Spicy Dill Pickle Margarita is a bold and refreshing cocktail featuring tequila, dill pickle brine, and a spicy hot honey rimmed with Tajin. It combines savory, tangy, and spicy flavors perfect for adventurous cocktail lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cocktail
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz dill pickle brine
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1 tbsp hot honey (use to taste)
- sparkling water, to top
- mini dill pickles, to garnish
For the Rim
- Tajin, for the rim
- honey, to brush glass rim
For the Hot Honey
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (e.g., 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 honey. Pour 1-2 tablespoons of Tajin onto a shallow plate, then dip and roll the glass rim in the Tajin. Shake off any excess and set the glass aside.
- Mix the cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, dill pickle brine, Cointreau, lime juice, and hot honey. Add ice and shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. Top off with sparkling water to desired fizz and garnish with mini dill pickles.
- Make the hot honey: In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Heat over low-medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring until all spices dissolve. Let cool and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temperature or longer in the fridge.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to control the spiciness of the cocktail.
- If you cannot find mini dill pickles, slice regular dill pickles into smaller pieces for garnish.
- The hot honey can be used as a sweet and spicy condiment for other dishes as well.
- Ensure the cocktail is well chilled before serving for optimal flavor and refreshment.
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: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
