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popeye pickle lemonade drink with lemon and pickle garnish

How to Make The best Popeye Pickle Lemonade: The Viral Recipe You Need to Try


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  • Author: Noa
  • Total Time: 3 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Description

This bold, refreshing Popeye Pickle Lemonade combines tangy lemon juice, salty dill pickle brine, and icy water for a hydrating drink that’s gone viral. Whether you’re a TikTok fan, a pickle-lover, or someone searching for a better post-workout boost, this unique recipe delivers electrolytes, flavor, and function in every sip.


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup dill pickle juice (strained and chilled)

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)

  • 1 cup cold filtered water

  • Crushed ice (to serve)

  • Optional: 1 teaspoon chili crisp or jalapeño pickle brine

  • Optional: Tajín or chili-lime salt for rimming

  • Optional garnish: pickle spear, lemon slice, or cucumber wheel


Instructions

  1. Rim your serving glass with lemon juice and dip into Tajín if using.

  2. In a mixing glass, stir together the dill pickle juice, lemon juice, and water.

  3. Add chili crisp or jalapeño brine if desired.

  4. Fill your glass with crushed ice.

  5. Pour the mixture over ice.

  6. Garnish and enjoy cold.

Notes

  • Best served immediately after mixing.

  • Adjust the strength by increasing water for a lighter flavor.

  • For a “sweet-heat” version, add a few drops of monk fruit or agave and a pinch of cayenne.

 

  • Not recommended for low-sodium diets.

  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Category: Functional Drink / Mocktail
  • Method: Stirred
  • Cuisine: TikTok-Inspired / Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 12 oz)
  • Calories: ~15 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: ~750 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 2 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0 g