Pickle vodka
It's easy to make your own pickle vodka. It's great in a martini, Bloody Mary, or enjoyed on its own over ice. It's also a fun DIY gift for a pickle-loving friend.This recipe is enough for about 6 shots of pickle vodka or 2 martinis.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 95kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup vodka
- ¼ cup pickle brine from jar of pickles
- 2 dill pickles
Instructions
- Pour vodka into a small jar along with dill pickle brine. Stir to combine.
- Add 2 dill pickles. Make sure that the pickles are totally covered by the liquid. If they're too tall, you can cut them in half. Then screw on a cap to the jar.
- Refrigerate the pickles in vodka mixture for 2 to 3 days. Give it a stir every day and taste it to see if it is your preferred level of pickle-ness. Usually two or three days is plenty for me, but if you'd rather go a little longer, that's fine too.
- Once it has reached your preferred amount of pickle flavor, remove the dill pickles from the jar. They will have softened while no longer in their vinegar solution.
- You can enjoy the dill pickle vodka right away. Or cover and store it in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.
Notes
The pickles lose their crunch in the alcohol, since they're no longer in a vinegar brine. So I usually toss them. However, if you'd prefer, you can eat them or use slices as a garnish.
A batch of pickle vodka will last almost indefinitely in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
