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Pickleback Shot

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A modern classic, the Pickleback is a two-part shot that consists of whiskey and pickle brine. The salty brine chaser surprisingly smooths out the whiskey’s burn, offering a unique and strangely harmonious flavor experience.

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Pickleback cocktail made from cucumber pickle and whiskey in small shot glasses

Pickleback Shot

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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
5 from 1 vote
Course: Shots & Shooters
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pickleback Shot, Whiskey
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner
Whiskey followed by a pickle brine chaser.

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce whiskey
  • 1 ounce pickle juice

Instructions

  • Pour 1 ounce of whiskey into a shot glass.
  • Pour 1 ounce of pickle juice into a separate glass.
  • First, drink the whiskey shot quickly.
  • Immediately follow by drinking the pickle juice shot.

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Paul Kushner

Written by Paul Kushner

Founder and CEO of MyBartender. Graduated from Penn State University. He always had a deep interest in the restaurant and bar industry. His restaurant experience began in 1997 at the age of 14 as a bus boy. By the time he turned 17 he was serving tables, and by 19 he was bartending/bar managing 6-7 nights a week.

In 2012, after a decade and a half of learning all facets of the industry, Paul opened his first restaurant/bar. In 2015, a second location followed, the latter being featured on The Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

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