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
