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Why you’ll love the salty dog
- It’s simple : With just three ingredients, this cocktail is as easy as it get, and it’s ready in minutes.
- It’s balanced: The salt enhances the citrusy sweetness of the grapefruit juice while mellowing the gin’s botanical notes
- Customizable: Prefer vodka over gin? I still think you should try the gin, but you could swap it out for a slightly different take.
More gin cocktails you’ll love: rhubarb corpse reviver no. 2 / saturn cocktail / ramos gin fizz / white negroni
Other classic cocktails you should try: clover club cocktail / harvey wallbanger / pimm’s cup / mary pickford cocktail
Ingredients:
- Gin – Use your favorite gin! Definitely use a good quality gin for this one. Feel free to sub vodka if that’s what you prefer.
- Grapefruit juice – I normally recommend only fresh citrus, but in the case of grapefruit, I’m on the fence. Bottled grapefruit juice can definitely work in this drink!
- Salt – This isn’t really optional for an actual salty dog, but if you want to skip it, that’s up to you. I typically use coarse/kosher salt or fancy sea salt, but you can also buy cocktail rimming salt for this.
Making changes to a recipe can result in recipe failure. Any substitutions listed below are simple changes that I believe will work in this recipe, but results are not guaranteed.
Cocktail tips & tricks
- Use fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice for the brightest flavor.
- Chill your glass ahead of time for an extra frosty drink.
Frequently asked questions
Grapefruit cocktail favorites: French blonde cocktail / grapefruit aperol margarita / zombie cocktail / basil grapefruit martini
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 4 ounces grapefruit juice
Instructions
- Prep your glass. Rim a cocktail glass with salt, and fill with ice.
- Stir until cold. Add gin and grapefruit juice. Using a bar spoon, stir until well chilled – about 30 seconds.
- Garnish and serve. Garnish with a grapefruit slice and serve immediately.
Last Updated on January 8, 2025 by Melissa Belanger
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