Pickle 75 (Best Pickle Juice Cocktail)
The Pickle 75 is a fun twist on the classic French 75. This unique pickle cocktail can work with tequila, gin or vodka!
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Pickle 75 (Best Pickle Juice Cocktail)
I’m obsessed with pickles so I’m always thinking up ways to mix up pickles into my favorite type of cocktails like the Spicy Pickle Bloody Mary, Pickle Martini, or Spicy Pickle Margarita. The pickle juice tastes really balanced in this riff on a French 75 and I definitely don’t feel like it overpowers the drink.
This would work well as a brunch drink when you can’t decide between a mimosa and a Bloody Mary. It’s light and refreshing like a mimosa, while also being tangy and briny when you’re craving a more salty or savory cocktail.
I also love the versatility of this cocktail – tequila, gin, or vodka would work well as the main spirit here. If you’ve got the prep time, I definitely recommend making the pickle ice cubes for an added kick to this pickle cocktail!
Recipe Ingredients
- Tequila, Gin or Vodka: Opt for a good quality, smooth spirit. I like Cazadores tequila.
- Pickle Juice: Choose pickles in the refrigerator section of the grocery store (instead of on the shelf). I like Grillo’s or Claussen. Try with spicy pickles for an extra kick of heat.
- Lemon Juice: Freshly squeezed is always best.
- Simple Syrup: Homemade or store bought.
- Champagne: Your favorite bubbly!
- Tajin: For the rim.
Tools & Equipment
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How to Make the Pickle 75
For the Cocktail
- Rim a coupe glass with Tajin.
- Add liquor, pickle juice, lemon juice, simple syrup and ice to a cocktail shaker and shake until chilled.
- Strain cocktail mixture into prepared coupe glass. Option to add a pickle ice cube.
- Top with champagne.
For the Pickle Ice Cubes
- Slice a whole pickle into thin rounds. Add slices to a large ice cube mold. Fill halfway with pickle juice.
- Freeze overnight or until frozen solid.
Sipping Tips & FAQs
What’s the best type of liquor to use?
Gin has a more botanical flavor that complements the pickle juice. Vodka has a more neutral, cleaner taste. Tequila is more agave-forward. Choose whichever one you prefer in most of your cocktails!
What’s a classic French 75?
This cocktail dates back to the early 20th century. It is traditionally made with gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and topped with champagne.
What can I use instead of champagne?
Other sparkling wines like Cava or Prosecco work here. Just make sure they’re dry and not sweet.
Other French 75 Inspired Cocktails
- Salon 75 (Sparkling Wine Cocktail)
- Carrot French 75
- The Rosé French 75 is the Perfect Valentine’s Day Cocktail
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Pickle 75
Ingredients
Cocktail
- 1 1/2 oz tequila, gin or vodka
- 1/2 oz pickle juice
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1/z oz simple syrup
- 3 oz champagne
- Tajin, for rim
Pickle Ice Cube
- Whole pickle
- Pickle juice
Instructions
Cocktail
- Rim a coupe glass with Tajin.
- Add liquor, pickle juice, lemon juice, simple syrup and ice to a cocktail shaker and shake until chilled.
- Strain cocktail mixture into prepared coupe glass. Option to add a pickle ice cube.
- Top with champagne.
Pickle Ice Cubes
- Slice a whole pickle into thin rounds. Add slices to a large ice cube mold. Fill halfway with pickle juice.
- Freeze overnight or until frozen solid.
We love your pickle 75!
I’m so glad you love it, Jon! It’s one of my favorites too!