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{savory,tangy,salty,dill}

Pickle Jello Shot

Surprisingly addictive and wildly popular—tangy dill pickle brine transforms into a savory shot that pickle lovers absolutely devour.

vodkaMedium~13% ABV
MethodSetGlassShot GlassIcenoneGarnishpickle chip, tajin rim
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 1 envelopeunflavored gelatin
  • 1 cupdill pickle juice(from pickle jar)
  • ½ cupvodka
  • 1 slicepickle slice(for garnish)
  • pickle chip, tajin rimgarnish
Tools
saucepanmixing bowlshot cups
Instructions
  1. 1Heat pickle juice until steaming.
  2. 2Dissolve gelatin in hot pickle juice.
  3. 3Let cool for 3 minutes.
  4. 4Add vodka and stir well.
  5. 5Pour into shot cups.
  6. 6Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
  7. 7Top with pickle slice and Tajin before serving.
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History & Origin

Pickle shots exploded in popularity in the 2010s after bartenders discovered that pickle juice smooths the bite of vodka. The jello version brings this trendy flavor to party format with all the tangy dill goodness.

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