Quick, bold, and a little briny, these easy Dill Pickle Shots mix vodka with pickle juice for the ultimate party drink twist. 🥒🍸
Pickle Juice and Vodka
Looking for recipes that use pickle juice? These Dill Pickle Shots are a bold, briny way to spice up your next get-together. With just two ingredients, you can create a drink with pickle juice and vodka that is tangy, salty, and totally unexpected. Whether you love dill pickle brine or just want something different to serve at your next party, this recipe is fast, flavorful, and fun. If you’re always looking for fun and creative recipes that use pickle juice, these shots are a must-try!
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy to make in minutes
- A unique party drink with pickle juice
- Uses leftover pickle brine from your fridge
- Fun to garnish and easy to customize
- Pairs great with savory snacks or BBQ spreads
🛒 Ingredients & Substitutions
- dill pickle juice – try spicy, sweet, or garlic pickle brine
- vodka – flavored vodkas like jalapeño or dill work too
- tajin seasoning – any chili-lime seasoning can be used
- pickle chips – swap with gherkins, spears, or mini pickles
- gherkin pickles – completely optional, just for garnish
✨ Variations
- Use spicy pickle brine for a bold twist
- Swap vodka with tequila for a pickle margarita vibe
- Make a big batch in a pitcher for parties
- Turn them into popsicles for summer fun (adults only!)
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🔥 Tips
- Use pickle brine from the jars you already have
- Don’t salt the rims, it’s too salty with the brine
- Tajin adds the perfect balance to the strong flavor
- Coat the rims before pouring in the liquid
❓ FAQs
Yes! Mix the vodka and pickle juice and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Just shake before serving.
Any dill pickle works! Garlic, spicy, or sweet varieties will give your shots a different flavor.
Absolutely. Some stores carry bottled pickle brine, though it may be harder to find than using leftover juice from a jar.
Tajin is a chili-lime seasoning. It adds a great tangy, spicy kick, but it’s totally optional.
It’s a shot, but you could also pour it over ice and sip it like a cocktail if you prefer.
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Dill Pickle Shots
Equipment
- liquid measuring cup
- cocktail shaker or mason jar with lid
- jigger or shot glass for measuring vodka
- small bowls for tajin and garnish prep
- small plate for rimming glasses
- shot glasses
- spoon or small whisk for stirring
Ingredients
- 5 ounces dill pickle juice brine
- 5 ounces vodka
Optional Garnishes
- extra pickle juice
- tajin seasoning
- pickle chips
- gherkin pickles
Instructions
- Add the 5 ounces of pickle juice and 5 ounces of vodka to a shaker, small cup, measuring glass, or any container you have on hand.
- Stir or gently shake to combine.
- If using tajin seasoning, dip the rims of the shot glasses into extra pickle juice, then into tajin to coat the rims.
- Pour the pickle and vodka mixture into the prepared shot glasses.
- Garnish each shot with a pickle chip or gherkin, if desired.
Notes
🥡 STORAGE
Store the vodka and pickle juice mix in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Add garnishes and tajin when ready to serve.♨️ REHEATING
No reheating needed. Serve chilled or over ice.❄️ FREEZING
Freeze in mini shot molds or ice cube trays to make pickle shot ice pops.💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
Use quality pickle brine, flavored vodkas if you like, and coat the rims before adding the liquid.♻️ LEFTOVERS
Leftover mix can be added to Bloody Marys or used as a pickle martini base.Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
I’m Jamie, a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!
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