This Spicy Pickle Frozen Margarita takes everything you love about a classic margarita, tequila, lime, a touch of sweetness, and turns it up with jalapeño heat and the salty kick of dill pickle brine for a salty-sweet-spicy flavor blast that’s incredibly refreshing for summer.
If you’re a pickle lover or you’re into spicy cocktails, this drink is going to blow you away. The combination of dill pickle juice, lime juice, agave, tequila, and jalapeño delivers the perfect balance of sweet, heat, and salt, making every sip a flavor explosion. It’s bold, fresh, and spot on for hot weather sipping. If you a pickle fan this Pickle Gin and Tonic is also a crowd-pleaser!
It’s like your favorite spicy marg met a dill pickle in the blender—and the result is a next-level frozen cocktail you’ll crave all season long.
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⭐ YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE BECAUSE
• Salty, sweet, spicy magic: Each sip hits all the flavor notes.
• The ultimate patio drink: Strong, refreshing, and perfect for summer.
• Simple to make: Just toss everything into the blender and you’re set.
Key Ingredients
- Tequila: Go for a good blanco tequila—clean and crisp.
- Dill Pickle Juice: The briny, salty element that balances heat and sweetness.
- Lime Juice: Adds that essential citrus tang that makes it a margarita.
- Agave Syrup: Just enough sweetness to round things out.
- Jalapeño: Brings the heat! Use half a jalapeño or adjust to taste
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make this recipe:
- Step 1: Add the lime juice, pickle juice, agave, and tequila in a blender.
- Step 2: Top with ice.
- Step 3: Blend until smooth.
- Step 4: Pour into a glass and garnish with fresh dill, pickle chips, and pink peppercorns.
💡 EXPERT TIPS
Adjust the spice by adding or removing jalapeño seeds.
• Rim your glass with salt or Tajín for extra punch.
• Serve immediately for the best frozen texture—this one’s best fresh from the blender.
• Make a pitcher: Scale up and blend in batches for a party-ready cocktail.
Spicy Pickle Frozen Margarita
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink
- Category: cocktail
- Method: frozen.
- Cuisine: american
Description
This Spicy Pickle Frozen Margarita takes everything you love about a classic margarita, tequila, lime, a touch of sweetness, and turns it up with jalapeño heat and the salty kick of dill pickle brine for a salty-sweet-spicy flavor blast that’s incredibly refreshing for summer.
Ingredients
•1 oz lime juice
•1 to 1 ½ oz dill pickle juice depending on how strong you want your pickle flavor.
•0.5 oz agave syrup
•2 oz tequila
•½ jalapeño (or to taste)
•1.5 cups ice
Instructions
- Add the lime juice, pickle juice, agave, and tequila in a blender.
- Top with ice.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and garnish with fresh dill, pickle chips, and pink peppercorns.
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