Have you tried a vodka pickle shot? This two ingredient drink is simple to make and perfect for all pickle lovers.
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.
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.
Step three: Pour in vodka. Shake to combine. Pour through cocktail strainer into a shot glass.
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.
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.
Vodka Pickle Shot
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.
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