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Pickleback

The Pickleback is a shot of whiskey chased with a shot of pickle brine. It sounds odd, but the salty brine wipes out the burn. A cult bar favourite.

shot · Approx. 20% ABV across both shots

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Pickleback
Daniel Bigalke

The Pickleback is a shot of whiskey chased with a shot of pickle brine. It sounds odd, but the salty brine wipes out the burn. A cult bar favourite.

Ingredients

  • 25ml bourbon or Irish whiskey
  • 25ml pickle brine (from a jar of dill pickles)

Method

  1. Pour: Pour the whiskey into one shot glass and the brine into another.
  2. Shoot: Knock back the whiskey.
  3. Chase: Immediately follow it with the pickle brine.

Tips for the Perfect Pickleback

  • Use dill pickle brine rather than sweet pickled onion vinegar.
  • Chill the brine in the fridge first.
  • Serve both shots side by side.

A Bit of History

The Pickleback is credited to the Bushwick Country Club bar in Brooklyn, New York, in 2006, and quickly spread to bars around the world.

Please drink responsibly. Know your limits, and never drink and drive.

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