Spicy Pickle Martini Recipe

Tequila
Prep time: 5 mins
Author: The Bar
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Brine meets bold in the Spicy Pickle Martini — a cocktail that's polarizing in the best possible way. 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño Tequila brings its signature fresh heat to a tangy, savory serve that turns heads and wins over the adventurous crowd every time. Salty, spicy, and surprisingly smooth, this is the cocktail for those who color outside the lines. Go on — you're curious.

What you’ll need:

Ingredients:

Serves:
1
  • 21Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño Infused Tequila​
    1.5oz
  • Dill Pickle Juice​
    1oz
  • Simple Syrup​
    0.5oz
  • Lime Juice​
    0.75oz

Method

  1. Step 1

    Rim edge of coup glass with salt.​

  2. Step 2

    Combine all ingredients into a shaker with ice. ​

  3. Step 3

    Shake.​

  4. Step 4

    Pour over strainer into the coup glass and enjoy!​

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A daring twist on a classic, this martini leans into savory flavor with a subtle kick that keeps things interesting. Crisp, unexpected, and irresistibly drinkable, it’s made for anyone who likes their cocktails with a little edge.

In this recipe

EngravableA bottle of 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño tequila with a label featuring images of cucumber slices and jalapeño peppers, and a wooden capped top.
21 Seeds
Cucumber Jalapeño Blanco Tequila
750ml
Two empty, clear martini glasses with a slight pink tint are standing side by side on a white background.
Caskata
Quinn Rose Martini Glasses, Set of Two

Simple Syrup

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. Granulated Sugar

  • 8 oz. Water

Directions

  1. In a medium size pot, heat the sugar and water for 15-20 minutes on a low simmer until the sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally to prevent caking.

  2. Once sugar is dissolved, remove from heat.

  3. Pour into a container for storage, and label, date and refrigerate for later use. Good for 3 months. Yields 14 oz. of simple syrup.

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