A Spicy Pickled Garden Vodka

Ouadie Rhabbouron

 

A Spicy Pickled Garden Vodka (essentially a Dirty Martini’s spicy, briny cousin) will cut through all that rich, creamy, fatty bacon bliss perfectly.

Since you have the bombs covered, here is a quick guide to making that Spicy Pickle Brunch Shot (or Cocktail) to look forward to.

The "Garden Bloody" or Spicy Pickle Back

You have two ways to go here, depending on how much time you have before Saturday.

Option A: The Quick Fix (Spicy Pickle Bloody Mary Shot)

If you don't have infused vodka ready, you can build it in the glass.

  • The Glass: Chill a shot glass or a small rocks glass.

  • The Build:

    • 1.5 oz Chilled Vodka

    • 0.5 oz Brine from a spicy pickle jar (Claussen or McClure's spicy pickles work great)

    • A dash of Chipotle Tabasco or Sriracha

    • A crack of black pepper

  • The Garnish: A tiny skewer with a spicy pickle spear (or a slice of the pickled garden veg) and a pickled jalapeño.

  • How to serve: Serve it alongside the bombs. Guests can sip the cocktail and bite the pickle.

Option B: The Infusion (Spicy Pickled Garden Vodka)

If you want that smooth, homemade "look forward to it" flavor, do this today or Friday so the flavors meld.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Vodka (a mid-tier one is fine; don't use top-shelf for infusions)

  • 1/4 cup Brine from a spicy pickle jar (or dill pickle brine + a dash of hot sauce)

  • 2-3 whole spicy pickles (or 1 whole pickle cut into spears)

  • 1 clove Garlic, smashed

  • 1 sprig Fresh Dill

  • 1/2 a Jalapeño or Serrano pepper (sliced, seeds in for heat, out for flavor)

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