Pickle Back
Drinks. Do you like them? Do you want to see more of them? I thought you might. So, even though I am not much of a drinker these days, I do like to enjoy an adult beverage every now and then. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day and Irish American Heritage Month, I thought I would offer up another Jameson whiskey inspired cocktail.
Do you enjoy the salty, sour crunch of a pickle? I know I do. We love pickle canning season, but when we run out of those I enjoy a nice cold Claussen. I was looking through Pinterest trying to see what recipes were out there to bake with Jameson and I kept seeing this recipe for Jameson Irish Whiskey and Pickle Juice.
No, I am not kidding! Go ahead and head over to Pinterest and look. I’ll wait. 😉
True story: When I was in grade school I met this awesome girl with the most amazing red hair. To this day we are still friends despite living over 1600 miles apart. The last time I saw her was in 2006 when I was living in OK and she was in Ark. My ex-husband and I drove to Arkansas to have dinner with her and her husband. While I was there I got a tattoo in honor of my grandfather who had passed away January 2006 after losing his battle with cancer. It says “Irish Angel” in Gaelic.
So my friend Stephanie had a secret addiction when we were younger. She used to stick M&Ms up her nose laugh so hard milk would come out of her nose her nose in my refrigerator and if we had a jar of pickles she would pop the lid off and take a swig. It got to the point where if my family finished a jar of pickles we knew to save it because Steph would be over to drink it. It cracked me up. To this day, 25 + years later I can still see her standing in my kitchen drinking the jar of pickle juice.
So, if you are like my Stephie and you are someone who has a craving for pickle juice (my husband does too from time to time) then this drink might just be perfect for you.
Pickle Back
Ingredients
- 1 shot pickle juice
- 1 shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey
- pickles optional
Instructions
- Drink the juice, chase with Jameson.
I can’t say I’ve had this drink, but I HAVE Tasted pickle vodka! It’s really interesting and better than I would have thought!
I thought I saw that when I was walking down the aisle a few months ago. I remember making a remark to my husband about it. I guess, for all those pickle juice drinkers lol
My husband likes the taste of pickle juice from time to time as well. I thought he was the only one!
I have to say I have never had this drink, it definitely sounds unique 🙂 x
My son drinks pickle juice whenever he gets the chance. He’s not old enough to drink, but when he is, this is something he would probably do. Lol.
My kids like to drink pickle juice as well! They would probably love this drink when they’re older!
I have to say, I also love pickle juice! I’m glad to find out I’m not the only one LOL!
I’m laughing about your friend drinking pickle juice because I did the exact same thing when I was growing up. I loved it! I haven’t had it in years, but thanks for the memories. 🙂
Oh goodness! I don’t know about this one it sounds mighty different that’s for sure! I guess I would give anything a try once lol lol! I do love pickles!
I’ve seen people who drink pickle juice straight too! I’d definitely be willing to give that drink a shot.
I have never heard of anything like this. I like pickles so I’d be wiling to try it!
I am definitely liking the idea of a “Thirsty Thursday” at our house. Pickles are my fave.
Those were some great memories!! I still love and drink pickle juice. I’m not much of a drinker these days but it would definitely try this!!
Now this looks like a good time! Thank you for the recipe.
What a neat tattoo. Tattoos that have meaning behind them are the best kind.
What a unique combination of flavours! I’m not a fan of whisky but I love pickles…I wonder if I could mix pickle juice with any other liqueur?! lol!
I had a friend who used to drink pickle juice right from the jar. I’m sure she would throw these back like nothing.
This drink definitely sounds adventurous but I bet my husband would be up for the challenge. I am all for pickles but will pass on the juice.
I haven’t tried pickle juice… Hhmmm might try this since I love drinking new concoctions!
I don’t like pickles and I am not big on vodka, so honestly this is not one I would enjoy. Guess it wouldn’t hurt to try it, right?
Very interesting! Never thought of using whiskey to make pickles! 🙂
This sounds very interesting to say the least LOL! I’ll try it out!
I’ve never tried Irish Whiskey! I’ve heard it’s really good!
You ladies are having a great time! I’ve never tired Irish Whisky.. and pickle juice sounds quite interesting..
What an amazing story! Thanks for sharing it. We love pickle juice, too!
Pickle juice isn’t what I’d expect! I’m not huge on pickles, so I’m not sure how I’d do with a shot of the juice.
I don’t think I could do this one! It sounds like the wrong end of a dare to me!
It grosses me out when my girls drink the pickle juice, but I have used it in cooking before, so who knows. Maybe this is an amazing drink!
What an interesting combination for an adult beverage you’ve presented. Irish whiskey and pickle juice – perhaps the green of the pickle to remind us of St Patrick’s Day? Good job!
Oh my! I absolutely love pickles and pickle juice and fried pickles and yea… anything pickles! I bet I would love this despite me not being a big whiskey gal.
My husband would love this! I’m not a drinker, I don’t even know how Jameson tastes or smells. Lol
Pickle juice is actually really good for you! I’m not sure I’d chase it with whiskey since I’m not a whiskey drinker but it does sound like an interesting combination.
i honestly don’t like pickles – it’s the smell. But my sister. She loves them1
Oh my. I have to save this. I have a friend that likes pickles and the juice.
I am Irish and I remember my grandfather always drank Pickle Juice. It was kinda funny because he was not Irish but my grandmother was. I’m not an average drinker but I don’t mind having a few when I am in that mood.
I am not sure how I feel about this one! I’ve never heard of anything like it. I do like pickles though…
My husband likes to have whiskey from time to time. I’ll bet he would love to try your recipe. 😉
This would be a unique and interesting taste. I’ve never tried this but I’m game for anything really.
Pickle in a drink? Never tried that before but then again I am not much of a drinker. I might try that just for fun with my husband.
What? Pickle juice in a mixed drink? At least you can say you recycled!
I have heard of this mix. Not sure if I would like it but I would give it a try once. My husband is a whisky drinker so we always have some available. 😉
OH MY WORD! This is so awesome lol, when I was younger my friend and I use to drink pickle juice and bacardi! True story. =)
I don’t know about pickles in a drink but i always like to try new things, so i may just give this a go seeing as my family are Irish.
I don’t take alcohol, and I am picky about pickles (no pun intended), I am kinda curious what this tastes like though… And I love the tattoo!
I use pickle juice after taking a shot of tequila. my husband loves whisky. I’ll have to tell him to try this one.
What an awesome drink! I adore pickles so this would totally work for me. What a cool idea. Never would have thought of it myself.
I do love pickles (sour dills, mm hmm mm!). I have never heard of a drink like that, that’s great to share because it’s so unique. 🙂
I do love pickles, but honestly have never seen ot tried drinking pickle juice straight away. May be I would put in my husband to give a try. lol
I’ve have never mixed alcohol and pickles. I’ll bet my husband would really love this!
This sounds interesting drink indeed. I will have to try this at least once. I love the tattoo. Thanks for sharing.
I will have to try this. I love olive juice in my martini!
I love pickles but I haven’t tried drinking pickle juice! I would love to give this drink a try.