Description
A zesty, nostalgic twist on classic lemonade, blending fresh lemon juice with salty dill pickle brine for a surprisingly smooth and tangy summer drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2–3 lemons)
- 1 cup cold water (filtered)
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle brine
- 1–2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes as needed
- Pickle slices (optional, for garnish)
- Mint leaves or lemon wedge (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a glass or shaker, combine fresh lemon juice, cold water, sugar, and dill pickle brine.
- Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Fill a serving glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the lemonade mixture over the ice.
- Garnish with pickle slices and mint leaves or a lemon wedge.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Adjust the amount of pickle brine to control saltiness. Use fresh lemons for best flavor and serve over ice for optimal refreshment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg