- 1 lb mini cucumbers (or 2–3 English cucumbers)
- 1 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp sugar or honey (optional; helps balance)
- 2 sprigs 2–3 dill (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- 1 tsp mustard seed (optional)
- 1/2 tsp coriander seed (optional)
- 1 cloves 1–2 garlic (optional)
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
