Margarita picante de pepinillo al eneldo

Ingredientes

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz dill pickle brine
• 1 oz Cointreau
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 1 tbsp hot honey (adjust to taste)
• Sparkling water, to top
• Mini dill pickles, for garnish
• Tajin, for rimming the glass
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/4 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's)
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

Preparación

1. 1

   Prepare the Rim: Brush the rim of your cocktail glass with honey. Pour 1-2 tablespoons of Tajin onto a shallow plate. Dip and roll the rim of the glass into the Tajin, coating it evenly and shaking off any excess.

2. 2

   Mix the Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, dill pickle brine, Cointreau, lime juice, and hot honey. Add ice to fill the shaker and shake vigorously until the mixture is cold.

3. 3

   Serve: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. Top with sparkling water to add a refreshing fizz.

4. 4

   Garnish: Add mini dill pickles as garnish to enhance the pickle flavor and add visual appeal.

5. 5

   Make Hot Honey (Optional): In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir continuously until the granules fully dissolve, about 1-2 minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or refrigerate for longer shelf life.