Salty Dog cocktail in a highball glass — made with Grapefruit Juice, Gin, and Salt

Salty Dog

Dificultad Easy
Calorías ~162 kcal
ABV 7,15%

Ingredientes

Instrucciones

Pour all ingredients over ice cubes in a highball glass. Stir well and serve. (Vodka may be substituted for gin, if preferred.)

Citrus Refreshing

El Salty Dog es un refrescante cóctel donde el zumo de pomelo y la ginebra o vodka se armonizan. Caracterizado por la sal en el borde del vaso, la salinidad contrasta con el sabor agridulce del pomelo para crear una armonía de sabores única.

History & Origins

The Salty Dog's origins are disputed, with some accounts placing its creation in the 1950s and attributing it to American beach bars where grapefruit juice was a popular mixer. The name is a maritime slang term for an experienced sailor, fitting the drink's refreshing, sea-breezy character. It became an IBA-adjacent classic and is widely served as a lower-key alternative to the Greyhound.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Fresh grapefruit juice with juniper and botanical notes from the gin, sharpened by a saline edge. Palate: Bitter and tart grapefruit dominates, with gin's herbaceous character adding complexity; the salt accentuates sweetness and cuts bitterness in an unexpected but effective way. Finish: Dry, slightly bitter, and refreshing with a lingering grapefruit pith note.

bitter citrus tart herbal saline

Pro Tip

Rim only half the glass with salt so drinkers can choose their preferred level of salinity with each sip.

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