Spiced Pickletini with Gin and Dill
A playful twist on the martini featuring gin, pickle juice, and a hint of dill, garnished with a crisp pickle spear for a tangy, savory sip. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together gin, dry vermouth, pickle juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 oz gin
- 1/2 oz dry vermouth
- 3/4 oz pickle juice
- 1 small sprig dill sprig
- 1 pickle spear
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Instructions
- Step 1: Add 2 1/2 oz gin, 1/2 oz dry vermouth, and 3/4 oz pickle juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until chilled and frothy.
- Step 2: Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Step 3: Garnish by placing 1 crisp pickle spear inside the glass and resting 1 small dill sprig on the rim to impart fresh herbal notes.








