This pickle gin and tonic is a refreshing pickley and bubbly cocktail for dill pickle lovers! Gin is the perfect spirit for the briney pickle juice and the tonic, and a little fresh dill and pink peppercorn really take this drink to the next level.
I love a gin cocktail, they are so refreshing and make great savory cocktails. This grapefruit olive oil martini is fabulous, and this pomegranate gin and tonic is a Halloween fave.
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Key Ingredients:
- Gin: gin is the perfect spirit for pickle brine. I used French London dry style gin Esme with rose and cucumber notes, and it went so well with the dill flavors.
- Tonic: my go-to tonic water is Fever Tree, but if you aren't a tonic fan, club soda also works.
- Dill Pickle Brine and Pickle: I used Grillo's Pickles, but any brand works!
- Fresh dill: A little fresh dill helps balance out the briney pickle.
- Pink Peppercorns: Pink peppercorns are slightly sweet and mild in spiciness and add just a slight oompf in flavor.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to make this drink:
- Step 1: Start by adding 1 sprig of fresh thyme and a pinch of ground pink peppercorns to a glass.
- Step 2: Top with 2 ounces of gin and muddle the dill.
- Step 3: Top with 1 ½ ounces of pickle brine.
- Step 4: fill the glass with ice and top it with 2-3 ounces of tonic water. Then garnish with more fresh dill and a pickle.
Tips for success:
Suggested Barware: Use a jigger to measure your bourbon and syrup accurately. Also, using a cocktail stirrer is beneficial because it fits so well around the ice.
Use your favorite brand of pickles!
You can leave out the pink peppercorns if you are unable to locate them.
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Pickle Gin and Tonic
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: cocktail
- Method: stirred
- Cuisine: american
Description
This pickle gin and tonic is a refreshing pickley and bubbly cocktail for dill pickle lovers! Gin is the perfect spirit for the briney pickle juice and the tonic, and a little fresh dill and pink peppercorn really take this drink to the next level.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- fresh dill sprigs
- dash of pink peppercorns
- 1 ½ ounces pickle brine
- 2-3 ounces tonic water
Instructions
- Start by adding 1 sprig of fresh thyme and a pinch of ground pink peppercorns to a glass.
- Top with 2 ounces of gin and muddle the dill.
- Top with 1 ½ ounces of pickle brine.
- Fill the glass with ice and top it with 2-3 ounces of tonic water. Then garnish with more fresh dill and a pickle.
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