Method
- Prepare a salt-rimmed rocks glass.
- Add ice cubes to the glass.
- Pour 50 ml vodka into the glass.
- Fill with grapefruit juice and stir well.
- Garnish with grapefruit slice.
About the Salty Dog
The Salty Dog is a sour cocktail made with vodka and grapefruit juice, characterized by its salty and citrusy flavors. It is typically served in a salt-rimmed rocks glass.
History
The Salty Dog dates back to the 1920s and is traditionally made with gin, though vodka is also commonly used. It is distinguished from the similar Greyhound cocktail by its salted rim.
