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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!

Prep Time
3 mins
Total Time
3 mins
Servings: 1 beverage
Calories: 202 kcal
Course: Drinks , Cocktails
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. For Each Cocktail: Fill the glass three-quarters full of ice. Add the grapefruit juice, vodka, club soda, and 1 teaspoon simple syrup.
  3. 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.
  • Try a spicy Salty Dog by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the salt before dipping.

Nutrition Information

Serving 8oz Calories 202kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 13mg (1%) Potassium 189mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 8IU (0%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1beverage

Amount Per Serving

Calories 202

% Daily Value*

Serving 8oz
Calories 202kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 13mg 1%
Potassium 189mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 8IU 0%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.