Salty Dog Cocktail
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Salty Dog Cocktail
Description
This cocktail starts by moistening the rim of a rocks glass and dipping it into sea salt so that the coarse salt adheres around the edge. The glass is then filled about three-quarters full with ice to keep the drink chilled.
Vodka or gin is poured over the ice along with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice. Stirring gently combines the ingredients without diluting the salt rim. The drink balances the bitterness of grapefruit with the crispness of the spirit and the salt enhances the drink's complexity.
Optionally, wedges of grapefruit and slices of lime can be used for garnish, adding a subtle aroma and decorative color. This cocktail can be prepared in advance or in batches by scaling the ingredients proportionally.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sea salt for rim, coarse
- ice
- 1½ ounces vodka or gin
- 4 ounces grapefruit juice freshly squeezed
- grapefruit optional for garnishing, wedge
- lime optional for garnishing, slice
Instructions
- Use your finger to run a bit of water around the rim of a cocktail glass. I like to use a large-ish rocks glass.
- Add the sea salt to a small plate or saucer and dip the water rimmed glass in the salt, gently moving around to coat.
- Fill the glass about ¾-full with ice.
- Add the vodka, grapefruit juice ,and stir with a bar spoon.
- Optionally garnish with a grapefruit wedge and lime slice and serve immediately.
- Recipe can be made up to 12 hours in advance and can be made in bulk but quadrupling, 10x'ing, etc. all proportions of all ingredients.
Notes
- Choose vodka or gin according to personal preference; vodka provides a neutral base while gin adds botanical notes.
- This cocktail is intended only for consumption by those for whom alcohol is legal and safe.
- It can be made ahead or in larger quantities by multiplying ingredient amounts while maintaining proportions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Sodium | 28297mg | 1179% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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