Salty Dog Cocktail Recipe
This retro summer drink recipe is made with vodka and grapefruit juice, plus a splash of bubbly club soda. Perfectly sweet, tangy, and salty!
Servings: 1 beverage
Calories: 202kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ounces ruby red grapefruit juice
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce club soda or sparkling grapefruit flavored water
- 1-2 teaspoons simple syrup
- Ice
- For Garnish: Kosher salt or Fleur de Sel agave syrup, grapefruit wedges
Instructions
- For the Salt Rim: Set out two small shallow plates. Place salt in one dish and a thin layer of agave syrup (or simply syrup) in the other. Dip the edge of a highball glass in the syrup, then dip in salt.
- For Each Cocktail: Fill the glass three-quarters full of ice. Add the grapefruit juice, vodka, club soda, and 1 teaspoon simple syrup.
- Stir with a cocktail swizzle stick. Taste, then add a little more simple syrup if desired. Add a fresh grapefruit wedge to the rim.
Notes
Try a spicy Salty Dog by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the salt before dipping.
Nutrition
Serving: 8oz | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg