Pickle Shots

This unique alcohol shot is made with tangy pickle juice, vodka, and chili powder.

Pickle-lover’s have to try these TikTok viral shots! They’re made with dill pickle juice and vodka and they have a Tajin rim for a delicious spicy kick. 

The tangy, salty juice and the spice from the chili powder work together to mask the flavor of the alcohol, creating a surprisingly smooth shot!

Ingredients

• Pickle Juice – Use strained pickle brine from a jar of pickles or keep these pickle juicers handy. 
• Vodka – Use traditional vodka or experiment with different flavors like lime, or something with a kick such as Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind. 
• Tajin – Tajin or another chili powder adds a nice spice. You can dip it in chamoy first too, kind of like the Mexican candy shot.
• Garnish – Use whole baby pickles or cut them into slices for the garnish.

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Tips

1. For best results, use a cocktail shaker with ice to incorporate the ingredients. This helps them mix better instead of stirring. 
2. Chill the pickle juice and vodka ahead of time for the smoothest shot. 

Variations

• Add hot sauce to make a spicy pickle shot. This Serrano dill pickle hot sauce is a great choice. 
• Use Jameson or other Irish whiskey to make a pickleback shot. (Though this shot is usually served with the ingredients in succession, shaking them together is even better!)
• Shake with Tequila and lime juice instead of vodka for a tasty Mexican twist.

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