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Pickleback Old Fashioned

Pickleback Old Fashioned

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Celery Bitters, Dill Simple Syrup, Jameson Cocktails, Jameson Irish Whiskey, pickle, Pickle chips
Servings: 1
Author: noimy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Jameson Irish Whiskey
  • 1 oz pickle brine
  • .25 oz Dill Simple Syrup
  • 2 dashes Celery Bitters
  • Large Ice Ball
  • 2 Pickle chips for garnish
  • Fresh dill for garnish

*Dill SImple Syrup:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup fresh dill roughly chopped
  • 2 –3 strips lemon peel optional, but helps brighten the dill

Insructions

  • Add the water, sugar, and dill to a small saucepan.Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until the sugar completely dissolves. Do not boil.Remove from the heat and let the syrup steep for 15–20 minutes.Add the lemon peel during the last 5–10 minutes of steeping if using.Fine-strain through a mesh strainer, pressing gently on the dill to extract the syrup.Let cool completely, then transfer to a clean bottle or jar.Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Instructions

Pickleback Old Fashioned:

  • Add Jameson, dill simple syrup, pickle brine, and celery bitters to a mixing glass with ice.
  • Stir for about 15–20 seconds.
  • Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass.
  • Garnish with a pickle chips and a little fresh dill.

Notes

Pro Tips

A few small details can make the Pickleback Old Fashioned taste cleaner and more focused.
  • Use good pickle brine. Since it is a major ingredient, the flavor matters.
  • Choose dill pickles over sweet pickles. Sweet brine can make the drink taste too sugary.
  • Do not boil the dill syrup. Gentle heat helps preserve a fresher herbal flavor.
  • Use a large ice cube or ball. It keeps the drink cold with slower dilution.
  • Stir for the full 15 to 20 seconds. That gives the drink enough chill and water.
  • Measure the syrup carefully. A quarter ounce is enough to soften the brine.
  • Use fresh dill for garnish. It adds aroma right above the glass.
  • Taste your brine first. Some brands are much saltier or more acidic than others.
If your pickle brine is especially strong, choosing a slightly bolder whiskey can help the spirit stay noticeable.
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