Greyhound
Vodka · Highball
Vodka and grapefruit juice — a bittersweet, bracing highball beloved of postwar America. Add a salted rim and it becomes a Salty Dog.
| Glass | Highball |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 10% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | bitter, citrus, refreshing, easy |
Ingredients
- Vodka2 oz
- Fresh Grapefruit Juice4 oz
- Grapefruit Wedge1 piece
Method
- Fill highball glass with ice
- Add vodka
- Top with fresh grapefruit juice
- Stir and garnish with grapefruit wedge
Pro Tips
- Fresh pink grapefruit, not white — pink has more sweetness and is drinkable solo.
- Salt the rim (making it a Salty Dog) only when the grapefruit is super-tart.
- A dash of rosemary simple syrup is an elevated modern twist.