Salty Dog
Vodka · Highball
A Greyhound with a salt-crusted rim. The salt amplifies the grapefruit's bitterness and sweetness in equal measure.
| Glass | Highball |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 10% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | bitter, salty, citrus, refreshing |
Ingredients
- Vodka2 oz
- Fresh Grapefruit Juice4 oz
- Kosher Salt1 rim
- Grapefruit Wedge1 piece
Method
- Rim highball glass with salt
- Fill with ice
- Add vodka and grapefruit juice
- Stir gently
- Garnish with grapefruit wedge
Pro Tips
- Kosher salt, not table — table salt is too fine and over-salts every sip.
- Pink Himalayan gives visual appeal plus subtle mineral difference.
- Half-rim salting is the pros' trick — lets the drinker sip salt-side or not.