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Salty Dog Cocktail Recipe
5 from 12 votes

Salty Dog Cocktail Recipe

The Salty Dog Cocktail features a refreshing mix of ruby red grapefruit juice and vodka, topped with club soda for a light fizz. A salt rim on the glass, achieved by dipping in agave syrup and kosher salt, enhances the tartness of the grapefruit while balancing the drink’s flavor. Adjusting sweetness with simple syrup allows for personalization. A fresh grapefruit wedge on the rim adds aroma and a visual garnish. This cocktail offers a crisp, citrus-forward experience with a salty contrast.

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

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces grapefruit juice ruby red variety
  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce club soda or sparkling grapefruit flavored water
  • 1-2 teaspoons simple syrup
  • ice
  • salt agave syrup, grapefruit wedges, kosher salt or fleur de sel, for garnish

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

  • For a spicy twist, mix cayenne pepper into the salt before rimming the glass.
  • Adjust simple syrup amount to balance grapefruit tartness to personal preference.
  • Use fresh ruby red grapefruit juice for best flavor.
  • Serve immediately over ice to keep the drink crisp and chilled.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 beverage

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.