Pickle Lemonade
Recipe from Carina Finn
Pickle lemonade might sound unexpected, but this tangy, salty-sweet refresher is a state fair classic for good reason. Think of it as a probiotic twist on an Arnold Palmer — it’s tart, savory, and completely thirst-quenching. With just a few ingredients and five minutes, you’ll have the perfect picnic-ready drink.
Watch the Recipe
5 minutes
2-4
What You'll Need
Ingredients
- 4 oz pickle juice (from naturally fermented pickles)
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 4 oz maple syrup
- Still or sparkling water
- To Serve
- Ice
- Pickle spear
- Lemon slice
Directions
Step 1
Step 2
Fill a large glass with ice. Pour in the lemonade mixture until halfway full, then top with still or sparkling water.
Step 3
Garnish with a pickle spear and a lemon slice twisted onto a toothpick.
Carina Finn
Carina Finn is the author of Feast & Famine: The Last Great Heir, which was named one of Barnes & Nobles Most Anticipated Books of 2025. She’s worked extensively as a food writer and recipe developer for publications including Bon Appetit, Eater, Food Network Magazine, The Kitchn, and others. She cooks, eats, and writes in NYC.
