Our pickle margarita is what you’d get if you mixed a spicy margarita and a dirty martini.

The final drink is surprisingly refreshing and pairs well with fried food like fried pickles or fried green tomatoes.

(1 1/2 oz.

Southern Living Pickle Margarita in glasses to serve

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)tequila blanco

2Tbsp.

)orange liqueur(such as Triple Sec or Cointreau)

2Tbsp.

)fresh lime juice(from 1 lime)

2Tbsp.

Southern Living Pickle Margarita ingredients

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Lime rim of a chilled margarita glass with a lime wedge, and dip glass rim in salt mixture.

Add hot sauce, if desired.

Cover with lid and shake until chilled, about 15 seconds.

adding rimmer to margarita glass

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Strain into glass with ice and garnish with lime wedge or pickle, if desired.

pouring pickle juice into cocktail shaker

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