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Dill Pickle Spirit – The Caesar Upgrade, Handcrafted in Alberta

A dill pickle Caesar is the reason this bottle exists. Built on our premium corn-based spirit, Dill Pickle Spirit brings fresh dill, a hint of garlic, and clean brine straight into the glass — so you get real pickle character in every sip instead of a garnish doing all the work.

Naturally gluten-free and handcrafted right here in Alberta, it swaps in for vodka one-for-one in your Caesar and needs no pickle brine added. Whether it’s brunch, a backyard barbecue, or a hockey night at home, this is the bottle that makes the drink.

Produced in small batches at Badlands Distillery, each bottle reflects our commitment to quality ingredients, careful craftsmanship, and memorable flavour. It’s become one of our most talked-about spirits.

The Badlands Dill Pickle Caesar

Rim a tall glass with celery salt and fill with ice. Add 2 oz Dill Pickle Spirit, 4 oz Clamato, three dashes of hot sauce, and two dashes of Worcestershire. Stir and garnish with a pickle spear, a celery stalk, and a lime wedge.

That’s it — no pickle brine, no extra dill, no compensating. The spirit carries the flavour, so the drink stays clean instead of getting watery and over-salted the way a brine-topped Caesar does.

Dill Pickle Spirit Tasting Notes

The first aroma is fresh dill, followed by garlic, cracked pepper, and clean brine. On the palate, you’ll notice savoury pickle flavour with balanced acidity and a subtle salinity before finishing crisp, clean, and dry.

Unlike many pickle-flavoured bottles built on a wheat base, our premium corn foundation is naturally smooth, letting the dill and garlic come through without harsh alcohol notes. At 35% alc./vol., it sits comfortably between a chilled shot and a cocktail base.

Why Choose Our Dill Pickle Spirit?

This handcrafted favourite is made using premium corn-based spirit, making it naturally gluten-free while providing an exceptionally clean finish. Most dill pickle vodka on the shelf is built on a wheat base — ours isn’t, which matters if you’re avoiding gluten.

Every bottle is produced in Alberta using small-batch methods that focus on consistency, quality, and flavour. Instead of a one-note sour hit, it offers a balanced savoury profile designed to hold up against Clamato, hot sauce, and a loaded garnish.

Other Ways to Drink It

The Caesar is the main event, but this spirit works well beyond it:

  • Serve ice-cold straight from the freezer.
  • Pour a shot with a pickle spear back.
  • Mix into a savoury Bloody Mary.
  • Add a splash to a michelada.
  • Top with soda water and a squeeze of lemon.
  • Use it in a dirty martini in place of brine.

Its bold flavour makes it a favourite for brunch, backyard barbecues, tailgates, camping trips, and hockey nights at home.

Product Details

  • 750 mL
  • 35% Alc./Vol.
  • Premium corn-based spirit (100% Alberta corn)
  • Naturally gluten-free
  • Handcrafted in small batches in Alberta, Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use it in place of vodka in a Caesar?

Yes — that’s what it’s built for. Swap it in one-for-one and skip the pickle brine you’d normally add.

Is Dill Pickle Spirit gluten-free?

Yes. It is made from premium corn-based spirit and is naturally gluten-free.

Is it sour?

It delivers savoury dill and garlic with clean, balanced acidity — briny rather than sharply sour, and it finishes dry.

What is the alcohol content?

Dill Pickle Spirit is bottled at 35% alc./vol. in a 750 mL bottle.

Do I still need Clamato?

Yes. This replaces the vodka in your Caesar, not the Clamato. It just means you don’t need to reach for the pickle jar afterward.

Does it make a good gift?

Absolutely. It’s the bottle people don’t expect, which makes it a favourite for birthdays, stocking stuffers, and anyone who takes their Caesar seriously.

More Gluten-Free Spirits from Badlands Distillery

If you enjoy our dill pickle spirit, explore more handcrafted gluten-free spirits from Badlands Distillery, including our vodka, our award-winning gin collection, and flavoured bottles like
Blood Orange Spirit,
Apple Pie Spirit, and
Cherry Spirit. Every bottle is crafted in Alberta with the same dedication to quality, smoothness, and memorable flavour.

Dill Pickle Spirit


$44.99

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