Pickleback shot Recipe

Name: Pickleback shot
Prep time: 1 min
Total time: 1 min
Yield: 1 shot
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 oz (45 ml) whiskey (typically bourbon or rye); 1.5 oz (45 ml) pickle brine (from a jar of dill pickles)

American · Beverage · 1 min total

Pickleback shot recipe videos

A classic American bar shot that pairs a shot of whiskey with a chaser of pickle brine for a savory, tangy kick.

1
min prep

1
servings

105
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1.5 oz (45 ml) whiskey (typically bourbon or rye)
1.5 oz (45 ml) pickle brine (from a jar of dill pickles)

Instructions

Pour the whiskey into a shot glass.
Pour the pickle brine into a separate shot glass or small glass.
Drink the whiskey shot first, then immediately follow with the pickle brine chaser.

Tips

Use high-quality dill pickle brine for best flavor.
For a twist, try using spicy pickle brine or different whiskey varieties.

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