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Pickle Lemonade

Dare to try the drink that's taking summer by storm! This Pickle Lemonade is the unexpectedly perfect fusion of tangy, sweet, and savory that is bizarrely delicious and incredibly refreshing.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 large drink
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 cup lemon seltzer such as Polar®
  • as needed ice cubes
  • lemon slices for garnish (optional)
  • pickle spear for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Small Pitcher or Jar

Method
 

  1. In a small pitcher or jar, combine the freshly-squeezed lemon juice, dill pickle juice, and honey.
    1/4 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice, 1/4 cup dill pickle juice, 1 tablespoon honey
  2. Stir the mixture vigorously until the honey is fully dissolved and the liquids are well combined.
  3. Fill a tall glass to the brim with fresh ice cubes.
    as needed ice cubes
  4. Pour the pickle-lemon mixture over the ice.
  5. Top off the glass with the lemon seltzer and give it a gentle stir to combine.
    1 cup lemon seltzer
  6. Taste and adjust to your preference by adding more honey for sweetness or more pickle juice for briny flavor.
  7. Garnish with a fresh lemon slice and a pickle spear. Serve immediately and enjoy!
    lemon slices, pickle spear

Notes

This drink is highly customizable. Add more honey for a sweeter drink or more pickle juice for a stronger savory, briny kick. It's a fantastic electrolyte-rich refresher after a workout or on a hot day.