Long Drink
Salty Dog
How to make a Salty Dog - a tart, fresh vodka longdrink with grapefruit juice and a salt rim. The classic drink as an easy recipe with tips.
4 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
Highball glassGlass
1Serving(s)
The Salty Dog is a refreshing classic from the 1950s and essentially a Greyhound with a salt rim. The tart, fresh combination of vodka and grapefruit juice is enhanced in flavor by the salty rim. The salt brings out the sweetness of the grapefruit and ensures a balanced taste experience.
Instructions
- Moisten the rim of the glass with grapefruit and dip it in salt.
- Carefully fill the glass with ice cubes without touching the salt rim.
- Pour vodka over the ice.
- Top up with grapefruit juice.
- Stir briefly and garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Garnish: Salt rim and a grapefruit wedge
Pro tip: Rub the rim of the glass with a grapefruit wedge and then turn it in coarse sea salt so the salt rim sticks evenly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a Salty Dog and a Greyhound?
Both are made of vodka and grapefruit juice. The Salty Dog also has a salt rim, while the Greyhound is served without salt.
Which grapefruit juice works best?
Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice is ideal. Pink grapefruit is a little milder, white grapefruit noticeably more tart.
Can I use gin instead of vodka?
Yes, gin also makes a classic Salty Dog. The gin brings additional juniper notes.
Ingredients
- Vodka5 cl
- Grapefruit juice12 cl
- Salt for the rim1 pinch
- Ice cubesas needed
