Pickles. You love them or you hate them. And, if you really love them, you want them in absolutely everything. Which is exactly why we crafted the Pickle Spritz, the perfect cocktail recipe to refresh you in the heat of summer, and possibly after a challenging day during any season. It sports a fizzy, spritzy base of Prosecco and Dry Vermouth but the addition of pickle brine adds that tangy, salty, almost sweet flavor that you crave. The best part is you can customize the ingredient measurements: more Dry Vermouth or more pickle brine, according to your taste. So, rejoice pickle fans! You’ve just found your perfect summer cocktail.
With our offices stationed in Pittsburgh, we couldn’t help but be inspired by the famous annual Picklesburgh festival held every July, known as the Best Specialty Food Festival in America.
What is a Spritz?
The light and bubbly spritz boasts a delightful balance of sweet and bitter flavors. At its core, a spritz is has a simple three-part construction. Prosecco, a light sparkling Italian wine, forms the base. Then, a bitter liqueur like Aperol or Campari or Dry Vermouth balances out the sweetness. Finally, a splash of soda water finishes off the drink but in our case, we add rich, flavorful pickle brine. The result is a low-alcohol beverage (often around 9% ABV) that’s as visually appealing as it is refreshing.
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Pickle Spritz Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 oz Dry Vermouth
- 1 1/4oz pickle brine
- 3–4 oz Prosecco
- Pickles, cocktail onions, and fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- In a chilled balloon glass with a square cocktail cube, add Vermouth and pickle brine.
- Stir and top off with Prosecco.
- Spear pickle curls and cocktail onions on a cocktail stick. With a sprig of dill, use the spear to garnish the drink. Enjoy.
Recipe and Styling by Star Laliberte
Photography by Dave Bryce
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