Salty Dog Cocktail
Jun 21, 2025 03:14 AM
The salty dog cocktail is a refreshing warm-weather drink that's bright and citrusy. It's a surprisingly delicious combination of gin or vodka, grapefruit juice, and salt. With just 3 ingredients, it's easy to make and it's ready in just 5 minutes!
You'll be pleasantly surprised by the unlikely combination of ingredients in this salty dog cocktail. It's basically vodka or gin added to grapefruit juice and served over ice in a salt-rimmed glass. There's no need to stir, shake, or mix. Just pour, garnish, and serve.
Grapefruit tends to be sour so if you prefer a sweeter cocktail, add a bit of simple syrup. It's an easy, bright, and refreshing drink that may become your summer go-to.
A salty dog is a cocktail that combines gin or vodka with grapefruit juice and is traditionally served in a highball glass with a salted rim. This classic cocktail dates back to the 1950s when it was created by actor George Jessel, and is a salty riff on a greyhound.
Ingredients:
- Salt (for the rim)
- 2 ounces gin or vodka
- 4 ounces grapefruit juice
- Grapefruit wedge and fresh thyme (to serve)
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
5 minutes
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