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By: Becky Hardin
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A Grapefruit Salty Dogis such a fun and simple co*cktail. So refreshing! Grapefruit Juice. Vodka. And salt. All comingtogether to make my new favorite Summer co*cktail!
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Why you will love this recipe!
- Quick and easy: It takes no more than 5 minutes to make up this co*cktail, it’s so simple and very effective!
- Simple ingredients: You only need 3 main ingredients and some salt and ice, you’ve got no excuses not to try this!
- So refreshing: This is the perfect summer drink! It’s fresh, tangy and salty, and every sip is truly delicious!
- Healthier: While I wouldn’t ever suggest that alcohol is healthy, this co*cktail is low in calories and made with no added sugar.
Be sure to try my Salty Dog Sangria too!
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How to make a grapefruit salty dog co*cktail
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- Rim your glass with salt.
- Fill with crushed ice.
- Shake together the vodka and grapefruit juice.
- Pour and enjoy!
Can you make it ahead of time?
This co*cktail takes minutes to make, but if you are serving a crowd, you can definitely get ahead of things.
You can rim the glasses with salt ahead of time so that they are ready to go, and if you are hosting, you can shake together the vodka and grapefruit juice and keep it in a pitcher in the fridge. Just give it a stir before pouring.
How to garnish
Just like a margarita, the salt rim is key. Use a coarse sea salt that has large grains. When you take a sip you get a hint of salt with the tangy and sweet grapefruit juice. I like to add a slice of fresh grapefruit to the rim, and you can add a sprig of thyme or rosemary for a pop of color if you like.
Recipe Variations
Grapefruit juice is they key ingredient in a salty dog co*cktail, but you can totally make this with another fruit juice like orange or pineapple. Vodka is the commonly used spirit, but gin will work well too.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- If you don’t have a co*cktail shaker, you can shake the grapefruit and vodka together in a sealable mason jar.
- Shaking helps to blend the vodka and juice together and is preferable over stirring.
- Use fresh grapefruit juice for the best flavor.
This grapefruit salty dog is hands down one of my favorite summer co*cktails. So quick and easy to make, it’s one delicious way to cool down!
More Easy co*cktails
- Blood Orange Palomas
- Aperol Spritz
- Tropical Mimosa
Recipe
Grapefruit Salty Dog
4.86 from 7 votes
Author: Becky Hardin – The Cookie Rookie
Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Total: 5 minutes minutes
Serves1
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Grapefruit juice and vodka combine to make a simple co*cktail that is both tart and fresh.
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed red grapefruit juice
- 2 tablespoons good quality vodka I love Pearl!
- course sea salt for rim
- grapefruit slice for garnish
- 1 cup crushed ice
Instructions
Wet the rim of your glass with water or the grapefruit slice. Dip in sea salt.
Fill glass with crushed ice.
Combine juice and vodka in shaker and shake or stir to combine.
Pour over glass.
Enjoy!
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- If you don’t have a co*cktail shaker, you can shake the grapefruit and vodka together in a sealable mason jar.
- Shaking helps to blend the vodka and juice together and is preferable over stirring.
- Use fresh grapefruit juice for the best flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 36kcal (2%) Carbohydrates: 8g (3%) Sodium: 13mg (1%) Potassium: 127mg (4%) Sugar: 8g (9%) Vitamin C: 21.1mg (26%) Iron: 0.3mg (2%)
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Meet Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.
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Holly Albright
Posted on 4/20/2016
Love a good salty dog! Beautiful pictures & I love the glasses…can you tell me what kind they are? Thanks!
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susie gall
Posted on 6/4/2015
Once again, stunning photos. These are truly some of my faves and the drink sounds delicious. Great job!!
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Becky Hardin
Posted on 6/5/2015
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Thanks mom!
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H
Posted on 6/3/2015
The pictures are lovely.
Clarification: A Salty Dog is a Greyhound with salt around the rim. With that said, the juice base is grapefruit. However, the liquor may change from vodka to gin with vodka being predominant. As a former bartender I needed to comment.
On a funny note, years ago a friend started bartending and reached out while working asking “What’s a Greyhound?” I explained, but had to ask how she responded to the customer. Fast thinking as ever she said “I told him the bus didn’t stop here.”
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Becky Hardin
Posted on 6/4/2015
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Ha, thanks for stopping by!!
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