Salty Dog Recipe

About the Salty Dog

The Salty Dog is a very easy-to-make drink that combines vodka or gin with grapefruit juice and a salted rim. So it's basically a Greyhound with salt. And given the ingredients, it makes a great companion to brunch (or breakfast—we don't judge). The Salty Dog is a versatile number that can be made with gin or vodka. We like gin for its fresh botanical quality that naturally works well with grapefruit. But if you'd like to downplay the booze, vodka is your friend. Heck, even tequila is a fine addition to the Salty Dog for a twist on the original recipe. You really can't go wrong. Mezcal? Sure. Now we're playing in new flavor territories entirely, but the simple template of spirit+grapefruit+salt lends itself to some experimentation.A note about that grapefruit juice: fresh is always better. You'll often see bars using those little cans of grapefruit juice, which are loaded with preservatives and typically taste artificial. Instead, try fresh grapefruit juice to take your Salty Dog to the next level. You won't miss the canned stuff.