Vodka
Greyhound
Start with two ounces of vodka chilled over ice, then fill the highball with fresh grapefruit juice until the glass is nearly full. The drink’s bright, slightly bitter citrus cuts the spirit’s clean neutrality, creating a crisp, refreshing profile. A quick stir blends the flavors without diluting them, and a wedge of grapefruit adds a fragrant hint of oil. It’s a straightforward mix that balances potency and palate‑pleasing acidity for a quick, no‑fuss cocktail tonight.
Ingredients
- Vodka 2 oz
- Juice (Grapefruit) Top
- Glass:
- Highball
- Garnish:
- Grapefruit Wedge
Instructions
- 1
Build over ice
- 2
Stir gently
History
The Greyhound appeared in the United States in the 1940s, often served in military clubs and later popularized in civilian bars. It is essentially a vodka version of the earlier gin-based cocktail, the Salty Dog, which added a salted rim.
Tasting Notes
The cocktail delivers a sharp, citrusy bitterness from the grapefruit that tempers the vodka’s neutrality, resulting in a clean, crisp mouthfeel. It is lightly sweetened by the fruit’s natural sugars, with a refreshing finish.
Serve it chilled as an aperitif on a warm evening or during a relaxed brunch.
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