This pickle juice margarita recipe combines tequila, dill pickle juice, triple sec, and lime juice for a fun twist on the traditional margarita. It's salty, sweet, and tangy!
Calling all pickle lovers, this drink is for you! Dill pickle margaritas are the ultimate cocktail for happy hour on a hot summer day. They're unique, refreshing, and easy to make.
For more pickle juice cocktails, try my pickleback or pickle martini next.
Ingredient notes
Here's what you need to make the best pickle brine margarita ever!
- Tequila: Use your favorite high-quality silver or blanco tequila for a crisp, smooth finish.
- Pickle juice: Opt for fresh, refrigerated pickles instead of the ones in the pantry aisle, if possible! I suggest using dill pickle juice, as bread and butter pickles bring too much sweetness.
- Triple sec: Any orange liqueur works. It balances the sour notes and adds a hint of sweetness.
- Lime juice: A splash of fresh lime juice keeps the classic margarita flavors with a bright citrus twist.
How to make a margarita with pickle juice
- Add tequila, dill pickle brine, triple sec or simple syrup, and fresh lime juice to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake until well chilled, at least 30 seconds.
- Strain margarita into a chilled glass. Garnish with a pickle spear and lime wedge.
Tips from Jenna
- Salt the rim: It enhances the briny flavor and adds a savory finishing touch.
- Make it spicy: Add a few jalapeño slices to the cocktail shaker for a kick.
- Shake or stir: Shaking chills, dilutes, and aerates the drink, creating a light froth. Stirring gives a smoother, silkier texture. For margaritas, shaking is usually best.
Want more margarita recipes? Try my limeade margarita, apple cider margarita, cranberry margarita, or orange margarita!
Pickle Margarita Recipe
This pickle juice margarita combines tequila, dill pickle juice, triple sec, and fresh lime juice for a fun twist on the traditional margarita. It's salty, sweet, and tangy!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ½ ounce dill pickle juice
- 1 ounce triple sec
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 30 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a pickle spear and lime wedge.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 641mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg
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