Blue Spirits: A Twist on a Classic Margarita

by | Dec 17, 2025

The Nice to Meet You cocktail is a savory twist on a classic margarita. Featuring the briny punch of Blue Spirits’ Pickle Vodka, the spicy kick of Bootblack Jalapeño Margarita Mix, and a hint of citrus from classic Curaçao, this drink is shaken to perfection and served in a salt-rimmed glass, finished with a pickle and a wedge of lime.

INGREDIENTS

2 ounces Blue Spirits’ Pickle Vodka
3 ounces Bootblack Jalapeno Margarita Mix
½ ounce Dry Curacao or Triple Sec

GARNISH

Pickle and lime

DIRECTIONS

Shake all ingredients, then pour into a salt-rimmed glass with ice. Garnish with a pickle and a wedge of lime for a finishing touch.

Check out all the recipes from this years’ 12 Days of Holiday Spirits.

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