Pickle Martini

Name: Pickle Martini
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: Ice cubes; 2-1/2 ounces vodka or gin; 1-1/2 ounces dill pickle juice; 1/2 ounce dry vermouth; Dill pickle spear

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield 1 serving

Test Kitchen Approved

Set the olives aside. This pickle martini is a salty, sippable take on the classic drink. Make your pickletini with vodka or gin.

Ingredients

Ice cubes
2-1/2 ounces vodka or gin
1-1/2 ounces dill pickle juice
1/2 ounce dry vermouth
Dill pickle spear

Directions

Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add vodka, brine and vermouth; cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with pickle.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 180 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 219mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

If sweet drinks aren't your thing, try this pickle martini recipe instead. This cocktail leans on the briny and salty side of the flavor palette with its blend of vodka (or gin), pickle juice and dry vermouth. And for the pickle lovers out there—feel free to pour that juice with a heavy hand! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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