VodkaGrapefruit liqueurGrapefruit juice
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Greyhound

Made with liqueur and vodka, served in a shot glass.

Ingredients for one drink
20 ml / 3/4 ozVodka
30 ml / 1 ozGrapefruit liqueur
10 ml / 1/4 ozGrapefruit juice
10 gGrapefruit
200 gIce cubes

Method

  1. Add vodka, grapefruit liqueur, and grapefruit juice to a shaker.
  2. Fill with ice and shake well.
  3. Strain into a shot glass.
  4. Garnish with grapefruit.

About the Greyhound

The Greyhound is a sour cocktail with vodka and grapefruit liqueur, balanced by fresh grapefruit juice. It offers a citrusy flavor with a clean finish.

History

Originally made with gin, the Greyhound evolved to use vodka after World War II. It was first recorded in Harper's Magazine in 1945 as a drink served at Greyhound's Post House restaurants.

Greyhound
Photo: Scott Veg,CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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