Salty Dog is a classic drink that’s crisp and refreshing. Easy to make and perfect for warm afternoons, happy hour, or casual entertaining.
This is an easy and tasty spin on the classic Greyhound. If you want a slightly different way to enjoy this classic Drink, this sweet and salty version is perfect for you.
Why You’ll Love This Cocktail?
- This at-home cocktail comes together in just a few minutes with 3 ingredients!
- Easily make several glasses to share or follow directions to make a large pitcher for a party.
Sabrina’s Salty Dog Recipe
If you’re getting into mixology, this cocktail is a great place to start. You don’t need a lot of ingredients, or any specialized equipment to make a Salty Dog. Because it’s so quick to make, you can easily prepare a few glasses for a get together with friends. Or, scroll down to find instructions for making a pitcher to share with a large group. If entertaining, serve the with tasty appetizers like Garlic Shrimp Dip, Sausage Balls, or an Easy Cheese Board.
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Ingredients
- coarse kosher salt , for dipping
- 1 1/2 ounces vodka
- 3 ounces grapefruit juice , freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1 grapefruit slice , to garnish
Instructions
- Wet highball glass rim with grapefruit wedge.
- Dip into plate with coarse kosher salt to rim the glass.
- Add vodka, grapefruit juice, and ice to a highball glass and stir gently.
- Slice grapefruit horizontally into a flat circle, cut a slit from the center to the edge, then place on the glass to garnish.
Notes
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Chef’s Note
Sometimes when I want to add a more complex flavor profile to this drink, I mix things up by using gin instead of vodka. Gin has a slightly stronger aroma and citrus flavor, whereas vodka is relatively flavorless. Sometimes, when hosting, I have both liquors as options so guests can choose whether they prefer the simpler flavor of vodka or the complex aromatic flavor of gin.
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Can this be made ahead of time?
Yes, especially if you’re preparing this cocktail for a party or large group. You can make a pitcher 1-2 days in advance rather than making each cocktail individually.
- Add 6 cups of grapefruit juice and 3 cups of vodka to a large pitcher.
- Add grapefruit or lime slices over top to garnish.
- To serve, fill a large plate with coarse salt and wet all the cocktail glass rims. Then salt the edge of each glass.
- Fill your glasses with ice, pour the cocktail over the top, and enjoy.
How to Store
- Serve: When making homemade cocktails, they taste best served fresh. Don’t leave it out at room temperature for more than an hour, since the ice will melt and water down your drink.
- Store: Kept covered or sealed in an airtight container, the grapefruit and vodka mixture can stay good in the fridge for 1-2 weeks. Keep in mind that the quality of the cocktail will decrease the longer you keep it stored. If you made the cocktail ahead of time, it’s best to pour it over ice and enjoy it within a day or two.
- Freeze: You could try to freeze this, but it’s best kept refrigerated, or made fresh.
Variations
- Sweet and Salty: Mix sanding sugar with the sea salt for a sugar and salt rim. Or add a dash of simple syrup to the recipe and sweeten the actual mixture.
- Strawberry: Start by adding fresh strawberries to the bottom of your mixing glass, and muddle strawberries to release juice. Add the ice, vodka, and grapefruit juice to the glass, and stir or shake. Strain the mixture into a prepared cocktail glass and garnish with fresh strawberries.
- More berry flavors: Muddle raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries to add different kinds of fruit flavors to the recipe. Carefully strain the mixture to remove the seeds from the mixture.
- Sour: Along with the grapefruit juice in the recipe, you could also add a splash of fresh lemon or lime juice for some extra citrus flavor. Garnish the glass with a lime slice or lemon slice to finish.
- Rosemary: Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig. Leave the sprig in the drink as you sip on it so it can release its aromatic flavors.
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