Dill Pickle Shots
Tart, salty, and bold! These easy Dill Pickle Shots mix vodka and pickle brine for a quick party drink that's sure to get attention.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- cocktail set or mason jar with lid
- jigger for measuring vodka
- mixing bowl for tajin and garnish prep
- small plate for rimming glasses
- 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 mixture in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Do not store with garnishes or tajin on the rim to keep everything fresh.
♨️ REHEATING: Reheating is not applicable. These shots are best served cold or chilled.
❄️ FREEZING: Freeze the mixture in small shot molds or ice cube trays to make pickle shot ice pops.
Serve frozen for a fun twist, or blend with ice for a slushy version.
💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS: Use high-quality dill pickle brine for the best flavor.
Flavored vodkas, such as jalapeño or dill, enhance the overall taste.
Rim the shot glasses before pouring in the liquid.
Do not use salt for the rim. It becomes too overpowering with the brine.
🍳 ALTERNATE COOKING METHODS: None. This is a no-cook, chilled shot recipe.
♻️ LEFTOVERS: Use leftover mix in Bloody Marys or martinis.
Add to a pickleback shot setup as a fun twist.
Store chilled and shake before re-serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1shot | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Sodium: 355mg | Potassium: 0.2mg | Iron: 0.002mg
