Salty Dog
CLASSIC · GIN

Salty Dog

A bracing, no-fuss classic that lets fresh grapefruit juice shine alongside crisp gin, finished with a salted rim that sharpens every sip.

Ingredients
Gin45 ml
Salt rim
Glassware
Highball glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Grapefruit · Juniper · Sea salt

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Run a grapefruit wedge around the rim of a highball glass, then dip the rim in coarse salt to coat evenly.

  2. 2

    Fill the glass with ice cubes.

  3. 3

    Add 45ml of gin directly over the ice.

  4. 4

    Pour in 150ml of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice.

  5. 5

    Stir gently but thoroughly to combine and chill.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately.

From the Bartender

The Salty Dog is essentially a Greyhound with a salted rim - that single addition transforms the drink, with the salt suppressing bitterness and enhancing the sweetness of the grapefruit. Always use freshly squeezed juice; carton juice will flatten the cocktail considerably.

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