To make spicy cucumber pickles at home, peel and thinly slice 1 lb of cucumbers and place them in a jar. Add 3 cloves of garlic, black peppercorns, mustard seeds, dill weed, and bay leaf. In a separate container, combine brown sugar, white and white wine vinegars, and water to make the pickling mixture. Pour the mixture over the cucumbers, close the jar, and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. Homemade pickles can last up to 3 months refrigerated and allow you to control the level of sweetness and spice.