Discover The Unique Flavors Of Sioux City's Pickle Martini

Who has the riskiest cocktail in all of Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota? We might have found the most daring cocktail in all of the Sioux Empire at a neighborhood restaurant in Iowa.

Say hello to the "Pickle Martini" hiding at a local Sioux City, Iowa hotspot. I know "Pickle Beer" is a popular beverage in the Sioux Empire. But how do you feel about a "Pickle Martini?"

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SoHo Kitchen & Bar (via Facebook)

There's an Iowa food group page on Facebook called Siouxland Local Eats. This page highlights "local food in the Sioux City area. Originally created in 2020, to help restaurants survive during the COVID-19 pandemic, Siouxland Local Eats continues to serve as a place of discovery for those looking for great local food and beverage options!" There's always something unique to discover with the Siouxland Local Eats page. But this Iowa cocktail tops the rest.

Taylor Sarff (with permission), Canva

The Pickle Martini is a specialty drink only at SoHo Kitchen & Bar in Sioux City, Iowa. It is made with Titos, dry vermouth, and Dill Pickle juice, with a pickle spear and spicy rim.

Does Iowa actually like the Pickle Martini?

It could be the "ultimate quirky cocktail" in all of Iowa, and people seem to love it!

Oh my happiness!

I need this!!!

Oh I gotta try that!!!!

This looks good!

I think I would actually try this fun cocktail. Would you try the Iowa Pickle Martini?

Thank you to Taylor Sarff for sharing this one-of-a-kind Iowa cocktail and for the great photo!

Dives Worth a Drive in South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota

Almost every small South Dakota town has a watering hole. It’s where the locals go to kick back a few brews and engage in conversation.

Some of these establishments are located in buildings almost as old as the town itself. There might be a fresh coat of paint on the walls or new vinyl on the booth seats, but the ambiance is still reminiscent of a good ol’ dive.

If you think a "dive" is all about the sketchy clientele, the smell of the Devil’s lettuce, and stale Grain Belt, you’d be wrong. Not every dive has a bad reputation.

What makes a dive, a dive?

A dive has character. Neon beer signs and local memorabilia adorn the walls.

You might find a pool table, dart board, and a few video lottery machines.

The bartender knows the regulars by name and they know what you drink.

Some dives don't even serve food except for bags of chips and pickled eggs that sit in a jar of brine on the bar.

Dives aren't fancy. You might see 70's-style wood panels on the walls and wobbly tables leveled with a folded napkin.

Finally, the bathrooms. The bathrooms in dives are in a class by themselves and could be a whole topic on its own.

There are several small-town dives in our area with friendly faces, cheap booze with a burn, and even really good food! We use the term "dive" in the most affectionate way.

Here are some of the best and why you should go there.

Gallery Credit: Karla Brown