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two pickle juice martinis garnished with a pickle spear and fresh dill on white background.
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5 from 64 votes

Pickle Juice Martini

Ditch the olive juice and reach for pickles instead to create that classic tang of a martini that is perfectly salty and smooth. If pickles are your thing, you’re going to obsess over this Pickle Juice Martini recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: happy hour
Servings: 2
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Courtney Paige

Equipment

  • pickle jar
  • cocktail strainer
  • Jigger *or measuring spoon, see note

Ingredients

  • 3 oz dill pickle juice
  • 1.5 oz vermouth
  • 3 oz vodka
  • 2 pickle spears
  • 1 sprig fresh dill

Instructions

  • Place the martini glasses in the freezer 10 minutes before you make the martinis.
  • Add the vermouth, vodka, fresh dill, and some ice to the pickle jar. Place the lid back on and shake vigorously.
    pickle juice martini in pickle jar with cocktail shaker lid on top beside martini glass.
  • Take the chilled martini glass out of the freezer. Placing a fine sieve (or this OXO strainer that we love) over the top of the pickle jar, pour the martini into both glasses.
  • Garnish with pickle spears and fresh dill. ENJOY!
    two pickle juice martinis garnished with a pickle spear and fresh dill on white background.

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Notes

*For reference: 1 oz = 2 tbsp. Use this conversation if you don't have a jigger.
Instead of pickle slices as garnish, assemble a colorful skewer with pickled vegetables (like pickled carrot, tomato, and olives) for a visually appealing and tasty garnish!

Nutrition

Serving: 1martini | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g