Refreshing and Tangy Salty Dog Cocktail

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Refreshing and Tangy Salty Dog Cocktail
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on January 21, 2024

The Salty Dog Cocktail is a classic and refreshing drink that combines the tangy flavors of grapefruit juice with the briny kick of vodka and a salted rim. This cocktail is perfect for a hot summer day or as a pre-dinner drink. Follow this recipe to create your own Salty Dog Cocktail at home and impress your guests with this tangy and delicious beverage.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 4 oz grapefruit juice
  • Salt, for rimming the glass
  • Grapefruit slice, for garnish

Directions

  1. Step 1: Rim the glass by dipping it into a shallow bowl filled with salt.
  2. Step 2: Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  3. Step 3: Pour the vodka into the glass.
  4. Step 4: Add the grapefruit juice to the glass.
  5. Step 5: Stir gently to mix the ingredients.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with a slice of grapefruit.
  7. Step 7: Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • The Salty Dog Cocktail is believed to have originated in the United States during the 1950s.
  • This cocktail is often served in a highball glass or a Collins glass.
  • You can also use gin instead of vodka to make a variation of this cocktail called the 'Gin Salty Dog.'