The best Dill Gin & Tonic

We did a thing. We went to Disneyland! My husband got us reservations at some of the fine-dining spots in the park. Carthay Circle Restaurant in California Adventure did not disappoint. This place transports you to the Golden Age of Hollywood, and the classic cocktails help you forget that you (probably) have blisters on your feet from all the walking. My mother-in-law recommend the dill gin & tonic, and I knew it was meant to be. I immediately began trying to recreate the dill-lightful (sorry) cocktail once we got back home. If you are a pickle person, you HAVE to try this. It is not optional. It is the best dill gin tonic, and you don’t have to trek to Disneyland to try it.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• A glass (I like to use my triple insulated Corkcicle for drinks like this to keep them cold)
• Jigger for measuring

INGREDIENTS

This makes one cocktail

• Ice (ice spheres are my favorite)
• 2 oz gin
• 1/2 oz dill pickle brine (I like Grillo’s, but brine from the jar of pickles in your fridge will do)
• 3 oz tonic water

Optional:

• A lemon peel or dill sprig for garnish

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST DILL GIN TONIC

Luckily, the best dill gin & tonic is super easy to make and only takes a minute of your time to concoct.

• Firstly, put ice in your glass
• Secondly, measure 2 oz of gin and pour it over the ice
• Thirdly, measure 1/2 oz of dill pickle brine and add it to your glass
• Lastly, top it all off with about 3 oz of tonic water. Optionally add garnish, and of course, enjoy!

Looking for more cocktails? Try a Classic Gin Rickey!

Tips

• Use high-quality gin and tonic water for the best flavor. Fresh pickle brine can elevate the taste of your drink.
• For an extra refreshing experience, chill your glass in the freezer before making your cocktail.

Dill Gin & Tonic

Recipe by SarahCourse: DrinksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

2

minutes

Cooking time

2

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Total time

4

minutes

The best dill gin & tonic is perfect for summer with refreshing pickle brine for an invigorating vacation in a glass

Ingredients

• ice

• 2 oz gin

• 1/2 oz pickle brine

• 3 oz tonic water

Directions

• Add ice to a glass
• Pour 2 oz of gin over the ice
• Add 1/2 oz of pickle brine
• Top the glass off with 3 oz of tonic water
• Garnish with lemon peel or dill sprig and enjoy!

Notes

• Use high-quality gin and tonic water for the best flavor. Fresh pickle brine can elevate the taste of your drink.
• For an extra refreshing experience, chill your glass in the freezer before making your cocktail.