Pickles?
Pickleback cocktails have become an increasingly popular choice of drink, especially in the United States. These unique drinks combine salty brine with a spirit of your choice for a mouthwatering combination that’s guaranteed to please.
Whether you’re looking for something special to serve at a dinner party or just want to experiment with mixology, this essential guide is here to help! Learn all about pickleback cocktails and discover how to make them like an expert.
The Perfect Ratio
Finding the perfect ratio between whiskey and pickle juice is key when making pickleback cocktails – any less juice than prescribed will result in an overly strong taste, while too much can make it too salty.
Generally speaking, one part whiskey should be mixed with two parts brine for optimum flavor. That said however, everyone has different tastes so feel free to experiment until you find what works best for you!
Classic Recipes
Though there are countless recipes out there for creating delicious pickleback concoctions, some classics are still hard-to-beat. Take the New York Sour – mixing American Rye Whiskey and fresh lemon juice together before topping off with sweet vermouth and pickled gherkins gives this classic cocktail its distinctive tangy flavor.
Pickleback Cocktail
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- -1.5 oz of whiskey traditionally Jameson Irish Whiskey
- -3 oz pickle brine any type, but traditionally from a jar of dill pickles
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Pour the whiskey into a shot glass or rocks glass.
- Pour the pickle brine in a separate shot glass and serve alongside the whiskey drink.
- To consume, take the whiskey shot first followed by the pickle brine chaser immediately after to complete your Pickleback cocktail!
Glassware
The typical glassware used for a pickleback is usually a shot glass. This allows the user to easily measure out equal amounts of whiskey and pickle juice for each drink. However, those looking for more of an upscale experience may opt for a rocks glass or lowball instead.
Flavors
Pickleback shots are a popular bar snack that originated in Brooklyn, New York and consist of two shots – one shot of whiskey followed by a shot of pickle juice. The flavor profile is an intriguing combination of salty, sour and smoky notes.
The first part of the drink consists of whiskey which brings with it a sweet and smoky flavor that lingers on the tongue. The second part – pickle juice- adds sharpness to the taste palette along with salty undertones that balance out the sweetness from the whiskey. Together these two flavors provide an interesting contrast for your taste buds to enjoy!
Innovative Ideas
If you’re feeling adventurous then why not try spicing up your next pickleback by adding other ingredients? For instance adding Bloody Mary mix into your drink can give it extra zestiness as well as color!
