The Salty Dog is a refreshing cocktail made with just three ingredients. It’s easy to make and perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. A delicious combination of grapefruit juice and gin, with a salted rim, it’s a unique flavor combination that’s a well known classic. If you love grapefruit… this drink is for you!

When it comes to cocktails, I LOVE anything with grapefruit. Whether it’s a Paloma or a Grapefruit Vodka Press or a pitcher of Citrus Sangria, there’s something about grapefruit that gets me every time.

So when I heard about a drink called a Salty Dog… made with grapefruit juice and gin… I knew it was made for me. Not only is it incredibly easy to make, but it’s one of the most refreshing drinks I’ve ever had.

It has a delicious balance of flavors and just the right amount of sweetness… and the salted rim is the perfect finishing touch.

Make it by the glass or mix up a pitcher for the weekend! Either way, you can’t beat just three ingredients!

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🍊 Ingredients

3 oz. grapefruit juice
2 oz. gin
coarse salt
grapefruit wedge (optional)

📋 Instructions

Combine grapefruit juice and gin in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well.
Strain into a salt-rimmed glass filled with crushed ice.
Garnish with grapefruit wedge.

🌱 Recipe variations

Substitute vodka or tequila for the gin
Use grapefruit soda in place of grapefruit juice
Add fresh rosemary or mint for an herbal flavor
Add a splash of simple syrup
Add sliced jalapeno or serrano peppers for a spicy kick
Blend ingredients for a frozen drink

🧂 Salty Dog vs. Greyhound

Both drinks are made with grapefruit juice and gin. The only difference between the two is that the Salty Dog has a salted rim.

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Salty Dog

The Salty Dog is a refreshing cocktail made with just three ingredients. It's easy to make and perfect for sipping on a hot summer day. A delicious combination of grapefruit juice and gin, with a salted rim, it's a unique flavor combination that's a well known classic. If you love grapefruit... this drink is for you!

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 216kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

3 oz. grapefruit juice
2 oz. gin
coarse salt
grapefruit slice optional

Instructions

Combine grapefruit juice and gin in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well.
Strain into a salt-rimmed glass filled with crushed ice.
Garnish with grapefruit wedge.

Notes

Recipe variations:

Substitute vodka or tequila for the gin
Use grapefruit soda in place of grapefruit juice
Add fresh rosemary or mint for an herbal flavor
Add a splash of simple syrup
Add sliced jalapeno or serrano peppers for a spicy kick
Blend ingredients for a frozen drink

Nutrition

Salty Dog 0 minutes