Pickles Soaked in Alcohol & Pickled Whiskey Cocktail

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pickle Juice (from a jar of dill pickles, strained)
• 1 cup Jameson Irish Whiskey (for Drunken Pickles; can substitute any smooth Irish whiskey)
• 2 dashes Hot Sauce (adjust to taste)
• 5 Fresh Dill Sprigs (for flavor and garnish)
• 2 Cucumbers (medium, cut into spears or halves)
• 1 cup Tomato Juice (unsalted)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 teaspoons Horseradish (prepared, grated)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Peppercorns (whole, lightly crushed)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (kosher or sea salt)
• 0.25 cup Vodka (for Bloody Mary Pickles; can increase if jar not full)
• 1.75 ounces Lime Juice (freshly squeezed, per cocktail serving)
• 1 ounce Dill Pickle Juice (for cocktail, from a jar of dill pickles)
• 1 teaspoon Honey (light drizzle, optional for sweetness)
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha (adjust for heat)
• 3 ounces Irish Whiskey (for cocktail; Jameson works well)
• Ice (for shaking and serving cocktail)

Instructions

1. Prepare Drunken Pickles

   In a mixing bowl combine 1 cup pickle juice, 1 cup Jameson Irish whiskey, a few dashes of hot sauce, and 5 fresh dill sprigs. Stir gently to mix.

   Time: PT5M

2. Marinate Drunken Pickles

   Transfer the mixture into a clean jar, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (longer for stronger flavor).

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   Temperature: 4°C

3. Make Bloody Mary Brine

   In a saucepan combine 1 cup tomato juice, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp grated horseradish, ½ tsp whole black peppercorns, ½ tsp salt, and a dash of hot sauce.

   Time: PT5M

4. Bring Brine to a Boil

   Heat the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 100°C

5. Assemble Bloody Mary Pickles

   Place cucumber spears upright in a clean jar. Pour the hot brine over the cucumbers, ensuring they are fully submerged. Add ¼ cup vodka, then let the jar cool to room temperature before sealing.

   Time: PT5M

6. Chill Bloody Mary Pickles

   Refrigerate the jar for at least 1 hour before serving.

   Time: PT0M

   Temperature: 4°C

7. Prepare Pickled Whiskey Cocktail

   In a shaker combine 1.75 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz dill pickle juice, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp sriracha, and 3 oz Irish whiskey. Add ice, shake vigorously for 15‑20 seconds, then strain into a cocktail glass over fresh ice.

   Time: PT5M

8. Serve

   Serve the Drunken Pickles and Bloody Mary Pickles chilled as a snack, and enjoy the Pickled Whiskey Cocktail immediately.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

0 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

0 g