Why Do People Chase Shots with Pickle Juice? The Science Behind the 'Pickleback'
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First introduced to mainstream bar culture in Brooklyn, New York, the 'Pickleback' shot—a shot of whiskey followed by a chaser of pickle brine—has a surprisingly scientific foundation. So why do people chase shots with pickle juice, a practice that has spread globally from its humble bar beginnings in 2006?
