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    Vodka Pickle Shot

    Published: Jul 9, 2022 · Modified: Jul 10, 2022 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Have you tried a vodka pickle shot? This two ingredient drink is simple to make and perfect for all pickle lovers.

    Shot glass with green liquid and bowl of pickles.

    Vodka cocktails are always a hit and these vodka pickle juice shots are no exception. They have become popular over the years along with another pickle drink you may have heard of, “pickleback shots”, using whiskey. This vodka version really highlights the briny, salty flavor of the pickles.

    If you are looking for more popular shots be sure to try this green tea shot and lemon drop shot.

    Ingredients needed

    Vodka – Choose your favorite vodka or a good quality vodka.

    Dill pickle juice – All you need is the juice or brine straight from a jar of pickles. Make sure to use your favorite dill pickle juice, not bread and butter.

    Celery salt – Optional for the rim.

    Chili powder – Also optional to mix in with the celery salt for the rim.

    More optional garnishes – Slice of pickle, splash of hot sauce, Tajin seasoning for the rim, or just salt for the rim.

    Bottle of vodka, bowl of celery salt and chili powder, bowl of pickles and pickle juice.

    How to make a vodka pickle shot

    Step one: This first step is optional. Mix together celery salt and chili powder and spread out on plate. Dip shot glass rim in water and then roll in the spice mixture.

    Step two: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in pickle juice.

    Pickle juice pouring into cocktail shaker.

    Step three: Pour in vodka. Shake to combine. Pour through cocktail strainer into a shot glass.

    Vodka pouring into cocktail shaker.

    Step four: Optional, add a slice of dill pickle. Enjoy the shot.

    Recipe tips

    • Chill: Try to chill vodka and pickle juice before making the shot. This will help get it extra cold.
    • Quantity: Want to make more than one shot? You can easily increase the ingredient amounts according to the number of shots needed. Example, 2 shots would be 2 ounces of vodka and 2 ounces of pickle juice.
    • Glass: You will need at least a 2 ounce shot glass and larger if you want to make a bigger shot.
    Green juice pouring into shot glass.

    Variations

    Liquor – You can substitute the vodka with a shot of whiskey, tequila, or shot of bourbon.

    Cocktail – Don’t like shots? You can also make this into a cocktail by serving in a martini glass for a pickle dirty martini. It’s also delicious poured into a bloody mary mix for the ultimate brunch cocktail.

    More shot recipes

    • Tootsie Roll Shot
    • Washington Apple Shot
    • Apple Pie Shot
    • Pineapple Upside Down Shot
    • Tequila JELLO Shot
    • Vegas Bomb Shot

    Did you try this pickle shots with recipe? Be sure to let me know in the comments.

    Shot glass with green liquid and bowl of pickles.
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    Vodka Pickle Shot

    This easy vodka pickle shot can be made with just two ingredients. A fun shot for your next gathering.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: vodka pickle shot
    Servings: 1 shot
    Calories: 75kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 1 ounce vodka
    • 1 ounce pickle juice/brine
    • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt optional
    • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

    Instructions

    • Optional: Stir together celery salt and chili powder in a small bowl. Pour out on small plate or bowl. Dip rim of shot glass into some pickle juice and then dip the wet rim into the spice mixture.
    • Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in pickle juice and vodka.
    • Shake for a few seconds and then pour into prepared shot glass.

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    Notes

    • Chill: Try to chill vodka and pickle juice before making the shot. This will help get it extra cold.
    • Quantity: Want to make more than one shot? You can easily increase the ingredient amounts according to the number of shots needed. Example, 2 shots would be 2 ounces of vodka and 2 ounces of pickle juice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1015mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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