On New Years, I discovered a new favorite cocktail [1] called the salty dog. No, it's not a strange concoction with hot dogs, but the cousin to the classic greyhound [2]! Both the greyhound and salty dog combine fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice with vodka. However, the salty dog is served in a salt-rimmed glass similar to a margarita [3]. With citrus in season, I rolled up my sleeves and pulled out my old-fashioned glass juicer. Although manual juicing is time consuming, the refreshingly rewarding, tangy drink is worth it.
To start sipping your own salty dog, .
Adapted from Epicurious [4]
Ingredients
3 ounces vodka or gin
6 ounces grapefruit juice, fresh squeezed preferable
Salt to rim the glass
lemon wedges
Directions
- Rub the lemon along the rim of the glass, then salt rim.
- Combine vodka and grapefruit in a shaker with ice. Shake until cold. Pour grapefruit and vodka mixture in the glass. Can be served on the rocks or up. Enjoy.
Serves 2.
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