I LOVE THESE! I use them in so many different ways, and the size and convenience is so worth it.First the taste; its a simple, yummy, traditional dill brine. The flavor is exactly what you expect it would be.So whether I am using it for the electrolytes and hydration side and taking it as a shot, its a savory easy gulp; think taking a big bite of a pickle. Its not extreme like you feel like you need to chase it with something to wash it down.But I have been using them and getting the max functionality from them when I am using them in more creative ways. I use them for cooking, like slicing onions for burgers; I pouring a shot of this over them to mellow the onions and add a boost of pickle.They are a natural for parties and adult beverages. There is of course the "Pickle Back" shot, which I find these work great to take the sting out of some JD. I will add at least shot of this to a pitcher of Bloody Mary mix and it tastes great. And I have made my own recipe for what I call a Red Solo Martini, which is just to follow the traditional ingredients for a Martini, but I swap this brine for the vermouth and serve it in a Red cup with one big ice cube, and garnish with a baby dill.I think these are such a good idea and am so glad that they exist!