Ingredients
Ingredients
Makes 2 shots
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2 oz vodka
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1 oz pickle juice
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1 oz tomato juice
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¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce
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2 dashes hot sauce (like Tabasco)
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Pinch of celery salt
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Pinch of black pepper
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Ice
For garnish
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Pickle slices
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Cherry tomatoes
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Celery salt (for rimming, optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare your shot glasses
If desired, rim the shot glasses by rubbing a lemon or pickle slice around the edge and dipping in celery salt. Set aside.
Step 2: Mix the shot ingredients
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine vodka, pickle juice, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, celery salt, and black pepper.
Step 3: Shake to chill
Shake well for 10–15 seconds until the mixture is thoroughly chilled and slightly frothy.
Step 4: Strain into glasses
Strain the mixture evenly between the two prepared shot glasses.
Step 5: Garnish and serve
Skewer a pickle slice and a cherry tomato onto a cocktail pick and place across the top of each shot. Serve immediately while cold.
Notes
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Use high-quality pickle juice—cold and from the jar for the freshest briny flavor
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Chilling the vodka ahead of time enhances the texture and balance of the shot
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Adjust the spice level to taste by increasing or decreasing the hot sauce
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Strain through a fine mesh sieve if you want a smoother finish without pulp
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Shake well to fully incorporate the ingredients and create a uniform flavor
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 0g