Pickle Old Fashioned
A savory twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail featuring bourbon and pickle brine.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz Bourbon
- ½ oz Pickle Brine
- 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
- 1 Sugar Cube (or ½ oz Simple Syrup)
- 1 Large Ice Cube
- Garnish: Pickle spear
- Garnish: Orange peel
Instructions
- In a rocks glass, muddle the sugar cube with the Angostura bitters and a small splash of water until the sugar has completely dissolved. If using simple syrup, simply stir it together with the bitters.
- Pour the bourbon and pickle brine into the glass and stir to combine.
- Add a large ice cube and stir gently for 20–30 seconds until the drink is thoroughly chilled.
- Twist the orange peel over the glass to release its aromatic oils, then drop it into the cocktail. Finish with a pickle spear on the rim or inside the glass for a bold, savory garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For best results, use a quality dill pickle brine.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the sugar or simple syrup based on preference.
- Experiment with different bourbons to find the flavor profile you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg