Pickle Lemonade

Pickle Lemonade is a tangy and refreshing drink that is absolutely perfect on a hot summer day. Made with fresh lemons and pickle juice for the ultimate summer sipper.

Pickle Lemonade has gained popularity from Disney parks and Tiktok videos. I was very skeptical but it’s actually really good and it’s so easy to make. If you are a pickle lover, you are just going to have to try this!

Ingredients for Pickle Lemonade Recipe

• Granulated Sugar
• Water
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• Pickle Juice – We used juice from Bread and Butter Pickles and Dill Pickles
• Green Food Coloring – optional
• Sliced Pickles for garnish
• Tajin (Mexican Chili Lime Seasoning) – optional for garnish
• Ice

How to Make Pickle Lemonade

1. Make Simple Syrup: Mix sugar with 1 cup of boiling water and mix until sugar is dissolved.
2. Mix the Lemonade: In a large pitcher, mix lemon juice, simple syrup and water together until well combined.
3. For the Pickle Flavor: Mix bread and butter pickle brine with dill pickle brine together in a small jar.
4. Fill glasses with ice.
5. Add 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons pickle juice to each glass. Fill with lemonade and mix to combine.
6. Make it Green: Dip a toothpick into green gel food coloring and swirl into each glass, mixing well.
7. Garnish each glass with diced pickles and sprinkle with Tajin if desired.

Recipe Notes

• Mixing the pickle juice into each glass of lemonade allows each individual to adjust the pickle taste to their own liking. You can mix it into the pitcher by adding 1 1/2 tablespoons of pickle juice per cup of lemonade.
• Pre-made Lemonade: Use your favorite store bought lemonade or Country Time Mix if you don’t want to make homemade lemonade.
• Storage: Lemonade can be stored in the refrigerator in a covered pitcher up to 2 days. Stir before serving.
• Popsicles: Pickle lemonade can be poured into popsicle molds and frozen for 24 hours for a tangy frozen treat that both kids and adults will love.
• Make it a Cocktail: Mix in 2 ounces of vodka, rum or tequila into each glass of lemonade for a pickle lemonade cocktail.

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• Pineapple Lemonade
• Frosted Pineapple Lemonade
• Strawberry Lemonade
• Blackberry Lemonade

Try this Pickle Lemonade for a crowd favorite drink that is so easy to make. The most refreshing sweet and tangy combination that is crazy delicious.

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Pickle Lemonade

Pickle Lemonade is a tangy and refreshing drink that is absolutely perfect on a hot summer day. Made with fresh lemons and pickle juice for the ultimate summer sipper.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Course: Beverages

Cuisine: American

Keyword: drinks, lemonade, summer drinks

Servings: 4

Calories: 219kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 5 cups water divided
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 1/2 ounces bread and butter pickle juice
• 2 1/2 ounces dill pickle juice
• Ice
• green gel food coloring optional
• pickles optional for garnish
• Tajin Mexican Chili Lime Seasoning, optional for garnish

Instructions

• Make Simple Syrup: Mix sugar with 1 cup of boiling water and mix until sugar is dissolved.
• Mix the Lemonade: In a large pitcher, mix lemon juice, simple syrup and remaining water together until well combined.
• For the Pickle Flavor: Mix bread and butter pickle brine with dill pickle brine together in a small jar.
• Fill glasses with ice.
• Add 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons pickle juice to each glass. Fill with lemonade and mix to combine.
• Make it Green: Dip a toothpick into green gel food coloring and swirl into each glass, mixing well.
• Garnish each glass with diced pickles and sprinkle with Tajin if desired.

Notes

• Mixing the pickle juice into each glass of lemonade allows each individual to adjust the pickle taste to their own liking. You can mix it into the pitcher by adding 1 1/2 tablespoons of pickle juice per cup of lemonade.
• Pre-made Lemonade: Use your favorite store bought lemonade or Country Time Mix if you don’t want to make homemade lemonade.
• Storage: Lemonade can be stored in the refrigerator in a covered pitcher up to 2 days. Stir before serving.
• Popsicles: Pickle lemonade can be poured into popsicle molds and frozen for 24 hours for a tangy frozen treat that both kids and adults will love.
• Make it a Cocktail: Mix in 2 ounces of vodka, rum or tequila into each glass of lemonade for a pickle lemonade cocktail.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 77IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.1mg