What ingredients are in a Salty Dog?

5 oz Grapefruit Juice, 1 1/2 oz Gin, 1/4 tsp Salt

What glass do you use for a Salty Dog?

A Salty Dog is traditionally served in a Highball glass.

How strong is a Salty Dog?

A Salty Dog has an estimated ABV of 7.15%.

How many calories are in a Salty Dog?

A Salty Dog contains approximately 162 calories per serving.

What are the ingredients in a Salty Dog?

A Salty Dog is made with gin or vodka, fresh grapefruit juice, and a pinch of salt, served over ice in a highball glass. The salt is stirred into the drink rather than applied as a rim — though a salted rim is a common variation that edges the cocktail closer to a Greyhound served with salt.

How does a Salty Dog differ from a Greyhound?

The Salty Dog and the Greyhound share identical ingredients — gin or vodka with grapefruit juice — and the only distinction is the addition of salt. The salt in a Salty Dog enhances the grapefruit's natural bitterness and sweetness while softening the sharp edges of the spirit.

Which base spirit is more traditional for a Salty Dog?

Gin is the more traditional base for a Salty Dog, where its botanical notes interact interestingly with the grapefruit's bitterness, though vodka versions became widely popular and are now equally common. The choice of spirit significantly alters the flavour: gin versions are more herbaceous, while vodka versions let the grapefruit dominate.

A pinch of salt is the single detail that separates the Salty Dog from its close relative the Greyhound. Gin — or vodka, if preferred — joins grapefruit juice and a quarter teaspoon of salt over ice in a highball glass, stirred and served. The salt heightens the grapefruit's natural bitterness and sweetness while taking some edge off the gin botanicals, producing a citrus-driven highball at roughly 7 percent alcohol by volume. Built directly in the glass, it demands no technique beyond measurement. Its near-identity with the Greyhound makes the salted rim or seasoning the drink's defining feature, and the simple pairing of spirit and grapefruit keeps it firmly in refreshing, everyday territory.

Salty Dog

杯型 Highball glass

难度 Easy

热量 ~162 kcal

ABV 7.15%

原料

Grapefruit Juice 5 oz
Gin 1 1/2 oz
Salt 1/4 tsp

调制步骤

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

Citrus Refreshing

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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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Data verified 九月 2017

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