Dill Pickle Martini Recipe
If you love all things pickles, this Dill Pickle Martini is your new favorite cocktail! It’s a bold twist on a classic dirty martini, swapping olive brine for tangy pickle juice to create a salty, savory drink that’s very unique. Whether you’re hosting happy hour or want a fun cocktail with serious flavor, this easy pickle martini recipe is sure to impress.
I know what you’re thinking. A cocktail with pickle juice? Why not? If you’re a pickle lover like I am, it seemed like a good idea to try one. I hate wasting things, and when I finished a jar of pickles, I left the jar with the juice in the refrigerator with plans to use it for something.
That something is this delicious pickle martini recipe. I hope you’ll make it for your pickle-loving friends!
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Why You’ll Love This Easy Pickle Martini Recipe
- Bold, briny flavor for pickle lovers
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- A fun conversation starter or party drink
- Customizable with your favorite pickles or vodka
- Great alternative to a traditional dirty martini
Ingredients for a Dill Pickle Martini
I’m going to go out on a limb here and surmise that if you’re reading this post, you like cocktails and dill pickles, therefore, you probably have a jar in your fridge and will have all the ingredients you need to make this martini.
- Vodka – use your favorite brand. I like the American-made premium brand Fifty States Vodka. It’s distilled six times, so it’s very smooth.
- Dill Pickle Juice
- Ice
- Dill Pickle for garnish
Here’s how I made a dill pickle garnish for a martini
It’s easy to make the pickle garnish you see in my photos. Here’s how I did it: cut off about an inch and a half of a dill pickle spear. Using a small knife such as a paring knife, gently cut between the skin and the flesh of the pickle on both sides, about a fourth of the way up. Don’t cut it so much that the pickle won’t stay on the rim of the glass.
What type of glass do you use for a martini?
Martinis have their own glass. A martini glass has tapered sides and forms a V-shape, like what is in the photos in this post. If you don’t have martini glasses, you can use a coupe glass, which is also sometimes used for champagne.
What appetizers can I serve with pickle martinis?
Appetizers to serve with these martinis include fried pickles, possibly the obvious choice, especially for pickle lovers. Easy whipped honey ricotta and apple sausage pastry bites are other delicious options.
More Martini Recipes
If you’re a fan of martinis, here are a few to try. A Hawaiian martini is a great choice for summer, while a candy corn or white chocolate pumpkin spice martini are perfect for fall entertaining.
More Cocktail Recipes
- Adult Capri Suns from Easy Recipes for One
- Bee’s Kiss Cocktail from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
- Bomb Pop Cocktail from Our Crafty Mom
- Bourbon Slush from Art of Natural Living
- Campari Spritz from A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Prickly Pear Margaritas from Hezzi-D’s Recipe Box
How much pickle juice should I use in a martini?
For 4 ounces of vodka, start with 2 ounces of pickle juice and adjust to your taste one ounce at a time.
Can I use gin instead of vodka in a dill pickle martini?
Yes. If you prefer gin over vodka, feel free to substitute it.
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Dill Pickle Martini
Ingredients
- ice cubes
- 4 ounces vodka
- 2 ounces dill pickle juice
- A piece of dill pickle for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour in the vodka and dill pickle juice. Cover the shaker and, holding the top in place, vigorously shake for 30 seconds.ice cubes, 4 ounces vodka, 2 ounces dill pickle juice
- Strain into a martini glass and garnish with the part of pickle slice. Serve immediately.A piece of dill pickle for garnish
This is so fun! I love unique drinks and this would be great to share at a summer barbecue. Thanks for participating in the summer cocktail series.