How to Make a Pickleback Cocktail
How to Make a Pickleback Cocktail is a easy American recipe that serves 1. 150 calories per serving. Recipe by Lagom Eats on YouTube.
Prep: 4 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 9 min
Cost: $3.55 total, $3.55 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 oz Whiskey (Your favorite bourbon, rye, or blended whiskey)
- 1.5 oz Dill Pickle Juice (Fresh juice from dill pickles; store‑bought works fine)
- 1 wedge Lemon (Fresh lemon, juiced)
- 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning (For coating the glass rim)
- 1 cup Ice (For shaking and serving)
Instructions
Rim the Glass with Old Bay
Pour Old Bay seasoning into a small bowl. Rub a lemon wedge around the outer edge of the glass, then dip the rim into the seasoning until fully coated.
Time: PT1M
Add Ice to Shaker
Fill the cocktail shaker about halfway with ice cubes.
Time: PT30S
Measure and Add Whiskey
Measure 2 ounces of whiskey and pour it into the shaker.
Time: PT30S
Add Dill Pickle Juice
Measure 1.5 ounces of dill pickle juice and add it to the shaker.
Time: PT30S
Squeeze Lemon
Squeeze the juice from the lemon wedge directly into the shaker.
Time: PT15S
Shake the Cocktail
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds, until the shaker feels cold to the touch.
Time: PT15S
Fill Glass with Ice
Add fresh ice cubes to the Old Bay‑rimmed glass.
Time: PT15S
Strain into Glass
Place the strainer over the glass and pour the shaken mixture through, allowing it to flow over the ice.
Time: PT15S
Optional Garnish
Garnish with a small pickle spear or a twist of lemon, if desired.
Time: PT15S
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 150
- Protein
- 0g
- Carbohydrates
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Fiber
- 0g
Dietary info: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan
Allergens: None
Last updated: April 21, 2026








