Pickled Jalapeño Margarita Recipe
This Pickled Jalapeño Margarita blends smooth tequila, tart lime, and tangy jalapeño brine for a spicy cocktail twist. It’s quick to make and perfect for anyone who loves a bold sip.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients
½ cup ice
2 fluid ounces tequila blanco
1½ fluid ounces triple sec
1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
½ fluid ounce pickled jalapeño juice
Instructions
1. Chill your serving glass in the freezer for a few minutes.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
3. Add tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and jalapeño brine to the shaker.
4. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until well chilled.
5. Strain into your prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
6. Garnish with sliced pickled jalapeños and enjoy.
Notes
- To make it milder, reduce the jalapeño brine slightly and add more lime.
- For a smoky variation, try a splash of Ancho Reyes liqueur.
- Make it skinny by skipping the triple sec or using a sugar-free substitute.
Find it online: https://allfruitrecipes.com/pickled-jalapeno-margarita/