Refreshing Tangy Dill Pickle Lemonade
A viral brine drink that blends tangy dill pickle juice with fresh lemon juice, sugar, and water to create a refreshing, zingy lemonade with a unique salty-sour twist.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large fresh lemons, juiced (about 1 cup / 240 ml lemon juice)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) dill pickle juice
- 1/3 cup (67 grams) granulated sugar
- 3 cups (720 ml) cold water
- Ice cubes, as needed
- Fresh dill sprigs (optional, for garnish)
- Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Roll each lemon on the counter to soften, cut in half, then juice using a citrus juicer or by hand. Strain if desired to avoid pulp or seeds.
- In a pitcher, add the granulated sugar to the lemon juice. Stir vigorously until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Pour in 1/2 cup (120 ml) dill pickle juice. Taste and add more if a stronger briny flavor is desired.
- Add 3 cups (720 ml) cold water to the pitcher and stir well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to chill and allow flavors to marry. Stir and taste before serving; adjust sugar or pickle juice if needed.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the lemonade over the ice, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh dill sprigs if desired.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor; bottled lemon juice tastes flat. Adjust pickle juice and sugar to taste. For a fizzy version, substitute some or all cold water with sparkling water. Chill at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days and stir before serving. Avoid freezing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz (240 ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Carbohydrates: 15
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