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salty dog cocktail with grapefruit and salted rim

Salty Dog Cocktail

The Salty Dog Cocktail is a bright and tangy drink made with vodka and grapefruit juice, served in a salt-rimmed glass. It’s a refreshing option for brunch or summer afternoons.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 4 oz grapefruit juice
  • Coarse salt (for rim)
  • Ice
  • Grapefruit slice (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare Glass – Rub a grapefruit slice around the rim of a cocktail glass.
  2. Step 2: Salt Rim – Dip the rim into a plate of coarse salt to coat evenly.
  3. Step 3: Add Ice – Fill the prepared glass with ice cubes.
  4. Step 4: Mix Ingredients – Pour 2 oz vodka and 4 oz grapefruit juice into the glass.
  5. Step 5: Stir – Use a bar spoon to gently stir the drink.
  6. Step 6: Garnish & Serve – Garnish with a slice of grapefruit and serve immediately.

Notes

To make this a Greyhound instead, simply skip the salted rim. You can also substitute gin for vodka to suit your taste.

  • Author: Mike
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Cocktail
  • Method: Stirred
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: vodka, grapefruit juice, salty dog, cocktail, summer drink