Pickle Margarita Sorbet Floats Recipe

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Rest Time 6 hrs
Total Time 6 hrs 50 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Best Season: Summer
Description

This refreshing Pickle Margarita Sorbet Float combines the tangy punch of pickle brine with the zesty flavors of a margarita-inspired sorbet. Perfectly balanced with citrus, a touch of sweetness, and sparkling soda, this creative float delivers a bold, savory-sweet twist to traditional summer desserts. A unique, non-alcoholic treat that’s both trendy and cooling, it’s guaranteed to surprise and delight at any gathering.

Ingredients
    For the Sorbet Base
  • 1 cup pickle brine (from dill pickles, chilled)
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 6–8 limes)
  • ½ cup fresh orange juice (strained)
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp lime zest (finely grated)
  • ¼ tsp salt
    • For the Float Assembly
  • 1 liter sparkling lemon-lime soda (chilled)
  • 4 lime wedges (for garnish)
  • 4 dill pickle spears (optional, for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp coarse salt (for rimming glasses)
  • 1 tbsp sugar (for rimming glasses)
Instructions
    Prepare the Sorbet Base
  1. 1
    Combine pickle brine, lime juice, orange juice, water, sugar, lime zest, and salt in a saucepan. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves (do not boil). Remove from heat and let cool completely in the refrigerator.
    2. Churn the Sorbet
  2. 2
    Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions until a smooth sorbet texture forms. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for 4–6 hours, or until firm. (If you don’t have an ice cream maker: pour the mixture into a shallow pan, freeze for 1 hour, then scrape with a fork every 30 minutes until fluffy and frozen.)
    3. Prepare the Glasses
  3. 3
    Mix coarse salt and sugar in a shallow plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip into the salt-sugar mixture to create a tangy-sweet rim.
    4. Assemble the Floats
  4. 4
    Scoop 2–3 small scoops of pickle margarita sorbet into each prepared glass. Slowly pour sparkling lemon-lime soda over the sorbet until it fizzes and floats.
    5. Garnish & Serve
  5. 5
    Garnish each float with a lime wedge and, optionally, a dill pickle spear for a bold presentation. Serve immediately while fizzy and icy.
Note

Storage: The sorbet keeps in the freezer for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.

Variations: Add jalapeño slices for a spicy twist; substitute sparkling soda with tonic water for more bitterness.

Tips: Chill all liquids and glasses before assembling for maximum fizz and freshness.

Keywords: pickle margarita sorbet, summer floats, non-alcoholic sorbet recipe, refreshing pickle drink
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