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    Home » Recipes » Cocktails » Salty Dog cocktail: a Favorite Winter Cocktail!

    PUBLISHED: January 10, 2020 • By Toni Dash 39 Comments

    Salty Dog cocktail: a Favorite Winter Cocktail!

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    Salty Dog cocktail title image

    Shake off winter blues with the refreshing, thrist-quenching Salty Dog cocktail. Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and vodka pair perfectly to brighten the gloomiest of winter days!

    Salty Dog cocktail title image

    One thing I love about winter produce is grapefruit.

    Oranges seem to be available year-round now, flown in from all parts of the globe, but grapefruit isn’t.

    A Salty Dog cocktail is a perfect example of how delicious fresh grapefruit juice can be!

    It’s a refreshing, easy cocktail you’ll want to drink all winter long.

    What is a Salty Dog Cocktail?

    This cocktail is easy and simple to make; just two ingredients.

    Grapefruit juice and vodka.

    The Salty Dog cocktail is identical to a Greyhound cocktail, with the exception of a salted rim on the Salty Dog cocktail glass.

    Use Fresh Grapefruit Juice

    Fresh grapefruit juice does taste different than bottled juice. It’s easy to juice and worth the few minutes to do so.

    Any type of grapefruit can be used.

    I used a grapefruit that is a deep honey-hued that almost looks orange.

    If fresh grapefruit is not available, choose a fresh grapefruit juice vs canned juice for best flavor.

    Fresh grapefruit juice, halved grapefruits, salt-rimmed glasses and cocktail shaker for Salty Dog cocktail

    PRO TIP: Best Methods to Juice Grapefruit (and other citrus fruits)!

    Freshly squeezed juice makes all the difference with this cocktail! There are multiple ways to freshly juice.

    Use a Juicer

    For this cocktail I used a juicer I bought a few years ago when I thought I was going to get into juicing (it was a short-lived passion).

    It’s a wonderful way to extract all the juice and separate it from the outer skin of the grapefruit segments and the membranes. I use a Breville juicer for this.

    Use a Glass Citrus Juicer

    The other way to extract the juice is with a simple classic glass juicer (also sometimes called a ‘reamer’) your Grandmother probably had.

    They are very affordable (less than $10) and require a bit of ‘elbow grease’ but again is worth it.

    Salt rimmed Old Fashioned glasses with grapefruit juice and halved grapefruits

    PRO TIP to get More Juice from Citrus Fruits

    Microwave the grapefruit for about 10 seconds before juicing.

    More of the juice will be extracted from the grapefruit (this is true of juicing any citrus fruits by the way)!

    Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice in a glass measuring cup with glass juicer and grapefruit halves

    How to make a Salty Dog drink – Step by Step:

    This cocktail could not be easier to make! If you haven’t rimmed a cocktail glass, there are instructions below.

    STEP 1: Rim two Old Fashioned glasses with coarse salt. Fill with ice.

    STEP 2: Combine the fresh grapefruit juice and vodka in a cocktail shaker with ice.

    STEP 3: Shake vigorously and strain into the salt-rimmed glasses.

    Salt rimmed Old Fashioned glasses with grapefruit juice and halved grapefruits

    How to Make a Salt Rim on a cocktail glass

    This method can be used for rimming a cocktail glass salt OR sugar.

    I’ve even used Pop Rocks to rim a glass and use the same technique.

    STEP 1: Place rimming salt on a small flat plate deep enough to form a rim of salt on the glass when dipped.

    STEP 2: Dip a clean thumb and forefinger (same hand) into juice, gently pinch together and run around the rim of the glass.

    Alternatively, a small wedge of the grapefruit can be cut about 1/4-inch on the point; insert the lip of the glass into the cut and run the grapefruit around the rim of the glass.

    STEP 3: Turn the glass upside down in the salt and twist the glass back and forth to allow the salt to adhere to the moisture on the glass.

    STEP 4: Gently lift out of the salt and allow to sit for a few minutes for the salt to dry on the glass.

    Salty Dog cocktail in salt-rimmed glasses with fresh grapefruit halves

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    Salty Dog cocktail in salt-rimmed Old Fashioned glasses with cut grapefruit

    Salty Dog cocktail

    Refreshing and thrist-quenching, the Salty Dog cocktail is a easy and quick to make. Fresh grapefruit juice and vodka make this a light and easy sipper.
    5 from 26 votes
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    Course: Cocktails, Cocktail Syrup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 170kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 1 1/3 cups freshly squeezed Grapefruit Juice if using a manual juicer, strain the juice thorugh a seive (bottled grapefruit juice may be substituted)
    • 3 ounces Vodka
    • Course Salt for rimming the glass

    Instructions

    • Rim two Old Fashioned glasses with coarse salt and fill with ice.
    • Combine the grapefruit juice and vodka in a cocktail shaker with ice.  Shake vigorously and strain into the prepared glasses.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 254mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin C: 42.3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    Originally published: January 18, 2018

    A Salty Dog cocktail is a fresh, delicious cocktail perfect for winter sipping.

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Tonje says

      January 10, 2020 at 11:03 am

      5 stars
      This is so goood. It’ so easy as well, I’ll be making this more often!

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    2. Suzy says

      January 10, 2020 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      We loved it! Because we are such big fans of grapefruit we knew this would be perfect! Love how simple it was to throw together!

      Reply
    3. Lauren Kelly says

      January 10, 2020 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      My husband and I love this cocktail so much! I think it’s time to make it again this weekend!

      Reply
    4. Joanne says

      August 23, 2018 at 5:43 am

      5 stars
      Really refreshing cocktail, and so easy to make!

      Reply
    5. Stephanie @CopyKat.com says

      August 23, 2018 at 3:03 am

      5 stars
      Love this! I love vodka-based cocktails.

      Reply
    6. Heather says

      August 22, 2018 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      Love the simplicity of this recipe and the flavors!

      Reply
    7. Erin says

      August 22, 2018 at 1:33 pm

      5 stars
      I love this cocktail how refreshing!

      Reply
    8. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

      August 22, 2018 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      Fun cocktail recipe!

      Reply
    9. Cathy Pollak says

      August 22, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      I need to join the Salty Dog movement!

      Reply
    10. lc says

      August 22, 2018 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      love this salty dog!

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