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)
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½ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
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1 cup cold filtered water
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Crushed ice (to serve)
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Optional: 1 teaspoon chili crisp or jalapeño pickle brine
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Optional: Tajín or chili-lime salt for rimming
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Optional garnish: pickle spear, lemon slice, or cucumber wheel
Instructions
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Rim your serving glass with lemon juice and dip into Tajín if using.
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In a mixing glass, stir together the dill pickle juice, lemon juice, and water.
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Add chili crisp or jalapeño brine if desired.
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Fill your glass with crushed ice.
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Pour the mixture over ice.
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Garnish and enjoy cold.
Notes
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Best served immediately after mixing.
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Adjust the strength by increasing water for a lighter flavor.
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For a “sweet-heat” version, add a few drops of monk fruit or agave and a pinch of cayenne.
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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