CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1934–1959
Salty Dog
Vodka and grapefruit juice in a salt-rimmed glass.
1950sHistorical classicResearched
The Salty Dog is a Greyhound with a salted rim, a simple change that sharpens the grapefruit’s bitterness. Gin was the usual base before vodka took over in the 1950s, and both versions remain in bars. The salt does the work of a garnish and a seasoning at once.
- Greyhound
- Paloma
THE RECIPETart, saline and refreshing
Ingredients
- Vodka45 ml
- Grapefruit juice90 ml
- Saltfor the rim
- Lime wheelto garnish
Method
Salt the rim of a highball, fill with ice, add the vodka and grapefruit juice and stir. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Salt-rimmed highball · ice · lime wheel