Description
This pickle lemonade mocktail is a zesty, salty-sweet refresher packed with electrolytes and low in sugar. Perfect for hot days, post-workout hydration, or as a bold mocktail alternative.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh homemade lemonade (or low-sugar store-bought like Milo’s)
1/4 cup pickle juice (naturally fermented, no sugar or preservatives)
Ice cubes
Optional: 2–3 pickle chips
Optional: 1 lemon wheel or slice
Optional: 1 pickle spear
Optional: 1 small sprig of fresh dill
Instructions
1. Chill your glass by placing it in the freezer for a few minutes.
2. In a shaker or large glass, mix lemonade and pickle juice until well combined.
3. Fill your chilled glass with ice cubes.
4. Pour the mixture over ice and stir gently.
5. Add garnishes: lemon, pickle chips, dill, or a full spear.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy cold.
Notes
Use naturally fermented pickle juice for health benefits and flavor depth.
Add sparkling water instead of lemonade for a fizzy version.
Pairs great with clean protein snacks or spicy dips.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg