![]() ![]() Fresh Grapefruit Juice: I highly recommend using freshly squeezed grapefruit juice for this recipe. ![]() I can make it whenever I want because the ingredients are usually always on hand. You just need three things to make this cocktail! This is what I love most about this recipe. You can also make Salty Dog with gin as another variation. It’s slightly sweet and tart with a salty finish. It’s very similar to a Greyhound, but lime juice is added and, of course, a salted rim. What is the Difference Between a Salty Dog and a Greyhound?Ī Salty Dog is another one of my favorite grapefruit cocktails. ![]() It’s super quick to make and my version has a spicy Tajin seasoning to give it a bit of a twist. It has a margarita-type flavor profile but is less sweet, but just as refreshing. What is the Difference Between a Paloma and a Greyhound?Ī Paloma is made with tequila instead of vodka. While it may have been made with other spirits like gin, the final version ended up being with vodka, and Harper’s Magazine formally named it the Greyhound Cocktail in 1945. I love when a cocktail comes with a story behind the name! The name of this cocktail came from the restaurant that it originated in – Post House restaurants, which were popular stops in Greyhound bus terminals. Let’s get shaking, friends! Why is it Called a Greyhound? Plus, you can even make it ahead of time, too! So it’s great to serve at a party. Shake it up, give it a pour, and you’re good to go. This grapefruit and vodka cocktail has fresh fruit juice, high-quality vodka, and a splash of bubbly sparkling water. You just need three ingredients and that’s it. And now I’m going to add this deliciously tart and tangy Greyhound Cocktail to that list! I’ve shared with you my tried-and-true Paloma and Epic Salty Dog. I’ve told you all before about how much I love a good grapefruit cocktail. Who says that a good cocktail needs to be complicated? Or that a good cocktail needs to be made at a bar? This Greyhound Cocktail is as simple as it gets and you can make it at home in a matter of minutes. ![]() A Tart and Refreshing Grapefruit CocktailĪ Tart and Refreshing Grapefruit Cocktail.The possibilities are practically endless. Looking to make it a brunch cocktail? Add a bit of champagne to the mix for a twisted gin mimosa. Looking for a more sweet cocktail? Add in grapefruit soda, citrus fruit, or infused gin. Looking for a more savory cocktail? Add a salt rim to create the Salty Dog. To find a list of high-end gin brands, click here.ĭue to the cocktail’s simplicity a few variations were created to elevate the drink and alter it slightly. We would note that since only two ingredients are used, the higher the quality of ingredients, the better and smoother the drink. It is a mixture of gin, the elite spirit that will never let you down, mixed with grapefruit juice, a tart and sweet mixture that elevates a drink with its citrus notes. The Greyhound Cocktail might be the simplest of gin cocktails to make with only two ingredients on the roster. We do however suggest trying both versions before making any decisions. We would not go as far as to say that the vodka version is not as good, the choice is yours and we respect all flavor palettes. In hindsight, still making this cocktail like many others, a gin innovation. It was not until the 1950’s where vodka was introduced as a replacement to gin and became more widely known. The classic gin cocktail is simple, delicious, and refreshing. Known and enjoyed today thanks to Harry Craddock’s “Savoy Cocktail Book” all the way back from the 1930’s. ![]()
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