Drink of the Week: The Real Dill Cucumber Margarita Mix

While certainly no reason is needed to enjoy a Margarita, the general consensus is that Memorial Day weekend marks the official start of summer. And “it’s summer” has always been reason enough for me. So I was delighted to shake up my first batch of the year using the new Cucumber Margarita Mix from The Real Dill. In addition to a range of pickles and a spot-on name, The Real Dill also offers one of my favorite Bloody Mary mixers. So I had high hopes for the Cucumber Margarita Mix. I was not disappointed.

Made with a short list of natural ingredients, including fresh cucumber, cane sugar, and fresh orange and lime juices with zest, the new mixer unsurprisingly tastes very fresh indeed. It’s also on the less-sweet side—ideal for dialing in a Marg to your own taste. And the cucumber contributes a pleasant vegetal note.

With a standard 2:1 mixer-to-spirit ratio, shaking up a single drink or a batch is a snap. While tequila obviously works well, I found the earthier, smoky notes of mezcal to be particularly complementary to the Cucumber Margarita Mix. If you like your Marg on the sweeter side, add a splash of orange liqueur. And for the real dill heads out there, try it with a measure of pickle juice. Because do you really need a reason to shake up another Margarita? $15.49, therealdill.com