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    Dill pickle martini

    Jul 26, 201914 Comments As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

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    Awesome dill pickle martini recipe! A twist on the dirty vodka martini, this is a dill pickle lover’s dream cocktail made with dill pickle infused vodka.

    pickle martini pour shot

    This pickle martini recipe was originally published in May 2015 and was updated in July 2019.

    Hello, Rhubarbarians! Remember that rad little infused booze number a few weeks back I very uniquely titled "dill pickle vodka?" Well....... IT'S BACK! Get your fancy pants on friends, cause today we are drinking pickle juice martinis! Some really bold, not your run o' the mill, I'm talking a Blanche Devereaux bold dill pickle martini! One that will make you feel like James Bond (or a Bond girl, you do you!)

    A martini for the pickle lovers

    So, this may be a big fatty duh, but pickle lovers....... THIS IS FOR YOU! One little detail to note......... this is one freakin strong, knock you on your ass, boozy cocktail. It tastes just like pickle juice, but man, that is ALL booze in there. A mega boozy pickle martini is my kinda drink!

    It all starts with some homemade dill pickle infused vodka. Fresh cucumbers, fresh herbs, all good stuff. Or you can use store bought, but make sure it's vodka that you enjoy the taste of and that actually tastes like dill pickle. It's herby and briny, with a peppery kick at the end. I'll say it again though, ALL BOOZE!

    We love this dill pickle spin on a dirty martini!

    What makes a martini dirty? A dirty martini is made by adding olive brine! In this recipe, we put a little spin on the classic by using pickle juice.

    Looking for more pickle recipes?

    Pickle popsicles

    Dill pickle pizza

    Pickle cupcakes!

    dill pickle martini recipe

    How to make a pickle martini

    • First, you'll need to make your vodka. This recipe for pickle vodka is the best, but can take a week to infuse. If you don't have the time, you can try chilled dills pickle flavored vodka. I haven't tried it, but I've heard it's pretty good!
    • Now add the vodka, vermouth, and pickle juice along with ice to a cocktail shaker and shake until chilled.
    • Pour into a chilled martini glass or chilled cocktail glass and serve with pickle slices or cornichons. CHEERS!

    Pro tip: to make pickle martinis without pickle infused vodka, swap out the 6 shots of pickle infused vodka for 4 shots of vodka and 2 shots of pickle juice. Your cocktails won't be as strong, but should taste great!

    dill pickle martini recipe

    How to garnish

    We like to garnish with cornichons or baby dill pickles! They are perfect as a little snack to eat with your cocktail.

    To garnish your pickle martini with a cornichon or baby dill pickle:

    • Cut a slit to halfway through the pickle lengthwise.
    • Slide the cut side of the pickle onto the rim of your glass.
    • Repeat with as many pickles as you'd like to garnish with.

    You can also garnish with sprigs of dill, pickled vegetables on a cocktail skewer, or even cracked pepper on the top!

    Pickle martini with pickles

    Dill pickle martini

    Trish Bozeman
    Awesome dill pickle martini recipe! A twist on the dirty vodka martini, this is a dill pickle lover’s dream cocktail made with dill pickle infused vodka.
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course cocktail
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 martinis
    Calories 327 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ice
    • 6 shots dill pickle infused vodka or pickle flavored vodka
    • 1 shot extra dry vermouth
    • 4 teaspoon dill pickle juice
    • small dill pickles or cornichons for garnish (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
    • Add the 6 shots of vodka, 1 shot of vermouth, and 4 teaspoon of pickle juice to the shaker. Shake well until frost starts to form on the outside of the shaker, about 30 seconds.
    • Pour into 2 martini glasses. Garnish with small pickles (optional).

    Notes

    I used homemade dill pickle infused vodka for this recipe. Results may vary if you use a store bought pickle flavored vodka. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 1gSodium: 149mg
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    If you make this recipe, please let me know on social media or in the comments below! Leave a star rating in your comment or tag me on Instagram with #Rhubarbarians.

    Thank you so much for reading and supporting Rhubarbarians and the brands that I recommend. If you’re looking for a group of people cooking vegetarian recipes through the seasons, join us on Facebook in our vegetarian and vegan recipes group!

    I hope you try out this fantastic pickle lover's cocktail! ❤️

    Trish

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    Comments

    1. Billy

      September 11, 2019 at 10:23 am

      I love this recipe. I haven't been starting any new projects as of late but this is going to be the next recipe I recreate! Hopefully I can make it look as good as yours.

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        September 12, 2019 at 1:33 pm

        I hope it works out for you! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Dana

      May 06, 2019 at 2:02 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, Blanche. Haha. I'm much more of a cross between Dorothy and Sofia, but you can still find me sippin' this gem. I've been obsessed with dill pickle flavors since I was a kid. Usually the only martini I'll drink is a dirty martini with extra olive juice. I never thought to replace that with PICKLE BRINE. I'm making this as soon as this baby pops out. Haha.

      Reply
    3. Marisa F. Stewart

      May 06, 2019 at 5:59 am

      5 stars
      This is a new one for me. I have never had a dill pickle drink but we LOVE dill pickles, especially Hubby! When we eat out and there are pickles included, I give him mine cuz he really goes for them. Now, this is a cocktail we'd both enjoy. Can't wait to make this martini for us.

      Reply
    4. Gloria

      April 30, 2019 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      WOW I have NEVER had dill pickles in a drink. What an interesting idea. I will have to give this a try and see how it goes. Sounds like a great recipe for all the pickle lovers out there.

      Reply
    5. April

      December 20, 2016 at 11:10 am

      Do you have the recipe for dill pickle infused Vodka?

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        December 20, 2016 at 12:25 pm

        Hi April! Here is my recipe for the dill pickle vodka: https://www.rhubarbarians.com/dill-pickle-vodka/

        Reply
    6. Melinda Cantin

      April 27, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      I made these with Last Mountain Distillery's Dill Pickle Vodka. OMG Fabulous!!!

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        April 29, 2016 at 9:46 am

        Awesome! So glad to hear it Melinda!

        Reply
    7. Ann

      April 13, 2016 at 12:42 pm

      In the video and the recipe, dry vrrmouth is called for... But the Martini Russo in the video is a sweet vermourth. So which is it?

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        April 14, 2016 at 7:27 am

        Hi Ann. Not sure which video you are referring to, but I use extra dry vermouth in this martini. Thanks!

        Reply
    8. Lois Lundberg

      April 07, 2016 at 12:49 pm

      Lois Lundberg wants to know how to make dill pickle infused vodka

      Reply
    9. AvocadoPesto

      June 05, 2015 at 2:26 pm

      YES YES YES totally LOVE this and need one right about NOW : )))

      Reply
      • Patricia Bozeman

        June 05, 2015 at 6:12 pm

        Me too!

        Reply

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