Mint julep pickle shot

Name: Mint julep pickle shot
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 mint leaves; 1 slice cucumber; 1 tsp white wine vinegar; Pinch sea salt; Pinch sugar; 25 ml cold water; 25 ml Red Bank Canadian Whisky

You can't go wrong with a crisp, refreshing mint julep. Our mini-me version is a take on the pickle-back trend (a shot of whisky chased with pickle juice), swapping pickle for a cucumber and mint brine – salut! Pour another with our whisky cocktail recipes.

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Serves1
CourseDrink
Prepare5 mins
Cook-
Total time5 mins
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2 mint leaves
1 slice cucumber
1 tsp white wine vinegar
Pinch sea salt
Pinch sugar
25ml cold water
25ml Red Bank Canadian Whisky

Put the mint leaves in a cup with the cucumber slice and white wine vinegar. Add the sea salt and sugar. Mix well and chill for 1 hour.
Stir in 25ml cold water and strain into a shot glass. Serve next to a shot glass of whisky. Enjoy the whisky, followed by the minty brine.

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