A pickleback is a kind of shot in which whiskey (in this case, Irish Whiskey) is followed by a shot of actual pickle juice. As an alternative, the aforementioned whiskey shot could also be chased by a pickle bite as opposed to just the juice. Dill pickles are the type used in this shot, as the brine neutralizes both the burn of the whiskey as well as the taste. Why bother then? Well, it’s more of a love of pickles than a love of whiskey in this instance (we’re guessing). This recipe from Tipsy Bartender is a great place to start. Is there a reason you should be interested? We’re glad you asked.
Over the past couple of years, we’ve noticed an uptick in the taste and enjoyment of dill flavors, dill pickles, and dill products. Take, for example, the fact that Sonic released its pickle juice slush in its Texas outlets, among others, just last year. It was received with some mixed reviews, but those who love pickle juice went gaga over it! Next, we saw Vlassic announce that they would be making pickle chips out of (what else?) real pickles! And consumers everywhere chatted-up the virtues of this concept on social media platforms. Finally, it turns out that whiskey and pickle juice aren’t the only alcohol/preserve combination we love. Beer and pickle juice is also a sensation. Best Maid recently partnered up with Martin House Brewing Company to make Best Maid Sour Pickle Beer, and it was a Texas amalgamation that appeared to be destined to take shape! Well, for your pickle passion and drinking pleasure, Tipsy Bartender has taken things just a step further in the “shot glasses you can eat” department and decided to make a pickleback shot in an actual pickle.