Salty Dog
The recipe for a Salty Dog. A simple and refreshing highball of gin or vodka and grapefruit juice, served in a salt-rimmed glass.
Strengthlight
GlassHighball glass
BaseGin
GarnishSalt rim and grapefruit wedge
Prep Time5 mins
CuisineAmerican
Description
The Salty Dog is a classic highball known for its characteristic salt rim, which gives it its name. Without the salt rim, the drink is known as a "Greyhound." However, the salt is more than just decoration; it enhances the sweetness of the grapefruit and mellows its bitterness, leading to a more complex and balanced taste experience. Whether made with the botanical depth of gin or the clean neutrality of vodka, the Salty Dog is an incredibly refreshing and thirst-quenching drink.
Preparation
- Prepare the glass: Moisten the rim of a highball glass with a grapefruit wedge and dip it in coarse salt.
- Carefully fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Add the gin (or vodka) and fresh grapefruit juice to the glass.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
