Description
Pickle Lemonade is a unique and refreshing twist on traditional lemonade, combining the tangy flavors of pickles with the classic citrus drink. This recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet and sour, with a hint of pickle brine for a surprising kick of flavor.
Ingredients
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Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
Lemonade:
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups water
- 2 1/2 ounces bread and butter pickle juice
- 2 1/2 ounces dill pickle juice
Additional:
- Ice
- Green gel food coloring (optional)
- Pickles (optional for garnish)
- Tajin Mexican Chili Lime Seasoning (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Make Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, dissolve granulated sugar in 1 cup of boiling water. Stir until sugar is fully dissolved. Set aside to cool.
- Mix the Lemonade: In a large pitcher, combine fresh lemon juice, prepared simple syrup, and remaining 4 cups of water. Mix well.
- Prepare Pickle Flavor: Combine bread and butter pickle juice with dill pickle juice in a small jar.
- Fill glasses with ice.
- Assemble the Pickle Lemonade: Add 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of pickle juice to each glass. Fill the glasses with lemonade and stir to combine.
- Optional: If desired, swirl a toothpick dipped in green gel food coloring into each glass for a green hue. Mix well.
- Garnish: Top each glass with diced pickles and a sprinkle of Tajin, if using.
Notes
- Mixing the pickle juice into each glass allows for customization of the pickle flavor to individual preferences.
- Pre-made lemonade or lemonade mix can be substituted if preferred.
- Store leftover lemonade in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir before serving.
- For a frozen treat, pour the pickle lemonade into popsicle molds and freeze for 24 hours.
- To make a cocktail, add 2 ounces of vodka, rum, or tequila to each glass of lemonade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 219 kcal
- Sugar: 53g
- Sodium: 281mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.03g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.023g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
