Salty Dog Cocktail Recipe
A classic cocktail consisting of gin or vodka and grapefruit juice, distinguished from the Greyhound by its salted rim. Traditionally made with gin, it dates back to at least the 1920s or 1950s depending on the source.
Make This
- Base
- Gin
- Glass
- Highball glass
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- 3 minutes
- Strength
- Medium
- Flavor
- Citrusy
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Gin
- 3 oz Grapefruit Juice
Instructions
- Wet the rim of a highball glass with a grapefruit wedge or water and dip it in coarse salt to create a salted rim.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Add the gin (or vodka) and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice.
- Stir gently to combine.