Salty Dog

The Salty Dog is a fresh, citrusy cocktail that only needs two liquid ingredients: fresh grapefruit juice and a good-quality vodka. It's tart, refreshing, and so easy to make!

This simple cocktail is one of my favorites, especially during citrus season. I have a pink grapefruit tree in my Southern California backyard, and get to enjoy the juicy orbs all winter long. Now, I know that not everyone has access to a grapefruit tree, but grapefruit is readily available in grocery stores and farmers' markets, so I say take advantage of them while they are around.

I like to serve this cocktail with a seafood meal like my Baja Seafood Bake! The tartness of the drinkie pairs well with the tender shrimp and fish rubbed with Mexican seasoning. Delicious!

If you like grapefruit-based cocktails, then you may also want to try a Paloma, a drink made with grapefruit and lime juices, tequila, and sparkling water.

Lessons Learned

• For the best-tasting drink, you'll want to choose quality ingredients. Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice and upper- to mid-range vodka are key. If you can afford pricier options like Grey Goose, go for it. Personally, I like Costco’s Kirkland brand!
• If freshly squeezed juice is not an option for you, no worries. The Simply Grapefruit brand is a good alternative. Find it in the refrigerated juice section of the grocery store.

Hat Tips

Many thanks to Liquor.com for their Salty Dog recipe.

Salty Dog

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• Author: Betty
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Yield: 1 drink 1x

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A fresh, citrusy cocktail that only needs two liquid ingredients: fresh grapefruit juice and a good-quality vodka. It's tart, refreshing, and so easy to make!

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Ingredients

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• 3 ounces freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice
• 1 ½ ounces vodka
• Coarse salt for rimming
• Fresh or dehydrated grapefruit slice for garnish

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Instructions

1. Wet the rim of a rocks glass with grapefruit juice or water. Dip the rim in coarse salt and set aside.
2. Tip the grapefruit juice and vodka into a cocktail shaker. Add 4 ice cubes. Cover and shake for 20 seconds or until cold.
3. Add 3 or 4 ice cubes to glass. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass.
4. Garnish with grapefruit slices and, as always, enjoy responsibly.

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