What ingredients are in a Greyhound?

1 1/2 oz Vodka, 3 oz Grapefruit Juice

What glass do you use for a Greyhound?

A Greyhound is traditionally served in a Collins glass.

How strong is a Greyhound?

A Greyhound has an estimated ABV of 10,40%.

How many calories are in a Greyhound?

A Greyhound contains approximately 139 calories per serving.

Greyhound

Ly Collins glass

Độ khó Easy

Calo ~139 kcal

ABV 10,40%

Nguyên liệu

Vodka 1 1/2 oz
Grapefruit Juice 3 oz

Hướng dẫn

Add the vodka to a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with grapefruit juice and stir.

Citrus Refreshing

The Greyhound is a minimal two-ingredient cocktail combining vodka with fresh grapefruit juice, served over ice in a Collins glass. The grapefruit's natural bitterness and tartness pair cleanly with vodka's neutral spirit character, creating a refreshing, low-effort drink. Adding a salted rim to the Greyhound transforms it into the closely related Salty Dog.

History & Origins

The Greyhound's origins date to a 1945 Harper's Magazine article that referenced 'a greyhound' as the name for a vodka and grapefruit juice cocktail served at bus stations. The drink became popular throughout the mid-20th century as canned grapefruit juice became widely available. Its sleek, minimal profile aligns it with the Greyhound bus brand's image of speed and simplicity.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: fresh grapefruit citrus with a clean vodka spirit note. Palate: tart and slightly bitter with the grapefruit's natural acidity and quinine-like bitterness balanced by its own juice sweetness and the clean neutral vodka. Finish: dry, citrusy, and refreshing with a lingering grapefruit bitterness.

grapefruit citrus bitter tart refreshing

Pro Tip

Use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice rather than bottled for the brightest, most complex flavor — the natural oils from the fruit add aromatics that pre-squeezed juice loses over time.

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