The Original Pickle Shot Dill Pickle Flavored Vodka
The Original Pickle Shot Dill Pickle Flavored Vodka is the one that started the pickle shot craze: five-times-distilled Iowa corn vodka blended with the brand's proprietary pickle brine for a big, bold dill pickle flavor. Bottled at 30 proof (15% ABV) in a 750mL bottle, it pours a signature light green — with no sugar, no gluten and nothing artificial. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- Style: Flavored vodka — dill pickle
- Proof / ABV: 30 proof (15% ABV)
- Base: Five-times-distilled Iowa corn vodka with proprietary pickle brine
- Flavor: Classic dill pickle brine — garlicky, briny, crisp
- Nutrition: No sugar, no gluten, no artificial flavors, colors or dyes; 1.5 carbs and fewer than 40 calories per shot
- Origin: Des Moines, Iowa — launched 2018
- Size: 750mL
You Never Forget Your First
The Original Pickle Shot launched in 2018 and became the top-selling pickle brine-infused vodka in America, now poured in tens of thousands of bars and stores across the country. It is not a pickleback or a chaser — it is a carefully crafted, ready-to-pour vodka that tastes like the best bite of a deli dill. Want the same brine with heat? Try the Spicy Pickle, or browse our full flavored vodka shelf.
Tasting Notes
Pure dill pickle: briny and garlicky with fresh cucumber snap, a soft vodka warmth underneath, and a clean, savory finish. The intentionally low 15% ABV keeps it pickle-forward and endlessly sippable as a chilled shot.
How to Enjoy
Keep it in the freezer and pour it ice-cold. Brand favorites include the Dilly Martini (two parts Pickle Shot to one part straight vodka, shaken and garnished with a gherkin) and the Pickle Crush, topped with fresh lemonade and soda over ice. It is also a natural in a Bloody Mary. More pours live in our vodka collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How strong is The Original Pickle Shot?
30 proof (15% ABV) — deliberately lower than standard vodka so the pickle brine flavor leads.
Is it sweetened?
No. It contains no sugar, no gluten and no artificial flavors, colors or dyes, with just 1.5 carbs and fewer than 40 calories per shot.
What vodka is it made from?
Five-times-distilled Iowa corn vodka, blended with the brand's proprietary pickle brine.
How is Dill different from Spicy?
Dill is the original straight dill pickle profile; Spicy uses the same base with added heat.
The Original Pickle Shot Dill Pickle Flavored Vodka is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor — order today for pickup or delivery.