Dirty Sue Premium Pickle Juice
375mL | Pickleback-ready brine | Salty, savory, lightly spicy — Dirty Sue Premium Pickle Juice is the brand's answer to the eternal problem: the perfect pickleback demands great pickle juice, and jar dregs don't cut it. Crafted for Picklebacks, margaritas, Bloody Marys, and anything that benefits from salty, savory, lightly spicy brine — or drink it straight as a high-electrolyte, rehydrating pour. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
The tangy, salty, lightly spicy profile is exactly what offsets a shot of bourbon, rye, or Irish whiskey: whiskey first, pickle juice chaser, and the warmth melts into savory refreshment. Among cocktail mixers, it's the bottle that turned a dive-bar ritual into a home-bar staple — launched for the brand's 21st birthday after years of recipe refinement by founder Eric "ET" Tecosky.
Tasting notes
Salty, savory, lightly spicy pickle brine; tangy and bracing with a clean finish. (Per brand launch notes.)
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 375mL — purpose-made pickleback brine
- Salty, savory, lightly spicy — offsets whiskey heat perfectly
- For Picklebacks, margaritas, Bloody Marys, or straight sipping
- High-electrolyte, rehydrating post-workout option
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Pickleback: 1 1/2 oz whiskey followed by 3/4 oz chilled Dirty Sue Pickle Juice. Serve the juice chilled.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Pickleback?
A shot of whiskey (bourbon, rye, or Irish) chased with a shot of pickle juice — the tangy brine offsets the alcohol's warmth.
What size is the bottle?
375mL.
Can you drink it on its own?
Yes — it's a high-electrolyte, rehydrating drink on its own, and TikTok agrees.
Does it contain alcohol?
No — it's a non-alcoholic mixer.