An EpicSalty Dog co*cktail Recipe that’ll be the envy of summer! This refreshing salty dog drink is a mix of fresh grapefruit juice, vodka and sparkling water with a hint of lime. A summer co*cktail that’s light, easy and downright tasty!
Looking for more co*cktails to try? This classic Margarita recipe is always a hit!
You asked, so I delivered! A couple weeks ago, I did a poll on Instagram to see what kind of recipes you wanted next on JHE. For the co*cktail section you said you wanted something with either Vodka, Rum or Tequila … well Vodka it is!
One of my close friends got me hooked on Vodka and grapefruit, so that’s what this co*cktail is all about.
And y’all, let me tell you. It’s a good one!
What is a Salty Dog Drink?
A salty dog is a co*cktail made with gin or vodka and grapefruit juice. It is typically served over ice with a salted glass rim.
My version has a little twist on a classic salty dog. I add in fresh lime juice and grapefruit la croix or sparkling water for a little bubbly. You’ll love it, it almost doesn’t even taste like a drink. It’s that smooth. (a.k.a. dangerous)
I think one of my favorite things about this drink, besides the fact that you only need 4 ingredients is how easy it is to make. There is no sugar or simple syrup, it’s just straight up easy no fuss ingredients. But the combo of them all is incredibly addicting. It’s so light and refreshing which is perfect as we head into the summer.
How to Make a Salty Dog co*cktail:
Salt the rim of two glasses.
To a co*cktail shaker add fresh grapefruit juice, vodka (or gin) and lime juice. Put the top on and shake.
Fill cups with ice and evenly pour co*cktail over ice. Top with grapefruit la croix.
Can I Make a Salty Dog in a Pitcher?
Yes. To make this salty dog recipe in a pitcher, which would give you 10 co*cktails, use the following measurements.
33⁄4cups of grapefruit juice
33⁄4cups of grapefruit la croix
2 cups of vodka
62⁄3ounces of lime juice
Add all ingredients to a pitcher, stir and serve over ice.
I guarantee this will be a show stopper for you this summer. It’s a great co*cktail to have poolside, because it won’t be heavy on your stomach. It kinda reminds me of a mojito from the refreshing and light perspective.
So make this co*cktail for two or throw it in a pitcher for a party, but whatever you decide to do just make it. It will definitely quench your thirst and you’ll fall in love with the freshness of it.
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Epic Grapefruit Salty Dog co*cktail Recipe
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Author:Krista
Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Yield:2 co*cktails 1x
Category:co*cktails
Method:Mix
Cuisine:American
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Description
An Epic Grapefruit Salty Dog co*cktail that’ll be the envy of summer! This refreshing salty dog drink is a mix of fresh grapefruit juice, vodka, sparkling water with a hint of lime.
Ingredients
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6 oz. fresh grapefruit juice
6 oz. grapefruit la croix
3 oz. vodka
2/3 oz. lime juice
salt for rim of glass
Instructions
Salt the rim of two glasses.
To a co*cktail shaker add fresh grapefruit juice, vodka and lime juice. Put the top on and shake.
Fill cups with ice and evenly pour co*cktail over ice. Top with grapefruit la croix.
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes, add Absolut Grapefruit and top up with soda water. Squeeze a bit of grapefruit juice into the drink and garnish with two grapefruit wedges. This gives you a drink with around 5% alc/vol or 9 proof.
A Greyhound drink is basically gin or vodka with grapefruit juice. A Salty Dog has some of the same ingredients, but it is sweeter and is served in a glass with margarita salt around the rim. It is called a Salty Dog because it has the same ingredients as a Greyhound (a type of dog) but with salt around the rim.
This easy citrusy co*cktail is made by shaking 2 ounces of vodka with 3/4 ounce of fresh lime juice and 3/4 ounce simple syrup. Strain the co*cktail into a co*cktail glass and garnish with a lime wheel. Pro tip: Try a traditional style Gimlet by using lime cordial.
A salty dog is a co*cktail of gin and grapefruit juice, served in a highball glass with a salted rim. The salt is the only difference between a salty dog and a greyhound. Historically a gin drink, it is believed to date back to the 1920s.
What's the difference between a Greyhound and a Paloma? Greyhound and a Paloma is the type of alcohol that is used. A Greyhound is made with vodka, while a Paloma is made with tequila. This difference in alcohol gives each drink its own distinct flavor profile and sets it apart from the other.
This flavored vodka is clear in the glass, with a grapefruit aroma that really seems to channel the essence of the fruit and pith. The palate is a pale echo of the aroma, bitter with just a hint of citrusy flavor, finishing brisk and bracing. Mix into Paloma-style variations and other drinks.
Salty Dog is a nickname for an ornery Sailor or a U.S. Marine who has spent much of his life aboard a ship at sea. A Salty Dog is also called old salt or true grit.
The greyhound co*cktail recipe first cropped up in The Savoy co*cktail Book, a 1930 cookbook by Harry Craddock. It wasn't until 1945 that the drink was officially called a “greyhound” in print, by Harper's Magazine—supposedly because it was a popular co*cktail at Greyhound bus terminals.
Embury's six basic drinks are the Daiquiri, the Jack Rose, the Manhattan, the Martini, the Old Fashioned, and the Sidecar. Embury's preferred recipe for each is: Daiquiri. Shake with much finely crushed ice and strain well into a chilled co*cktail glass.
The bar cart's hardest working bottle, simple syrup might be the most-used ingredient when it comes to making co*cktails. It rounds out the sharp acid in citrus-based drinks like a Whiskey Sour, adds depth and body to a French 75, and even plays a critical role in a Long Island Iced Tea.
The greyhound co*cktail recipe first cropped up in The Savoy co*cktail Book, a 1930 cookbook by Harry Craddock. It wasn't until 1945 that the drink was officially called a “greyhound” in print, by Harper's Magazine—supposedly because it was a popular co*cktail at Greyhound bus terminals.
A greyhound co*cktail is generally made with grapefruit juice and vodka or gin. I've made mine with vodka, sweetened it with honey syrup, topped it off with club soda, and added a sprig of thyme as garnish.
Get your vibe on with our Vodka Spritz! Made with real vodka and the citrus taste of Fresca®, this ready-to-drink co*cktail is made for smooth sipping.
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