Vodka
Salty Dog
The Salty Dog mixes vodka with sharp grapefruit juice, finished with a salted rim that accentuates the drink’s bright acidity. Serve it over ice in a highball, and you’ll get a crisp, refreshing cocktail that balances bracing bitterness with a subtle mineral edge. The simple build requires no shaking, just a gentle stir to meld flavors. With a grapefruit wedge garnish, it’s ready in minutes for a quick, palate‑clearing sip. perfect for unwinding after work.
Ingredients
- Vodka 2 oz
- Juice (Grapefruit) Top
- Glass:
- Highball
- Garnish:
- Grapefruit Wedge
Instructions
- 1
Rim glass with salt
- 2
Build over ice
- 3
Stir gently
History
The Salty Dog emerged in the mid‑20th century as a variation of the Greyhound, adding a salted rim to the simple vodka‑grapefruit mix. Documentation is sparse, but the name appears in bar guides from the 1950s.
Tasting Notes
Bright grapefruit bitterness is front‑center, softened by the vodka’s clean spirit base. The salted rim contributes a faint saline bite that heightens the citrus and leaves a crisp, dry finish.
Serve it chilled as an aperitif on a warm evening or during a relaxed brunch.
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