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A cocktail glass next to limes and a ruby red grapefruit.
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5 from 30 votes

Salty Dog Cocktail

A tart but refreshing classic cocktail perfect for summertime sipping.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Beverages and Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 4 ounces freshly squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice
  • 1 Key lime or Persian lime wedge
  • Zest of 1 ruby red grapefruit
  • ¼ cup salt
  • Ice
  • Grapefruit wedge or lime wheel for garnish

Instructions

  • In a shallow plate combine the salt and ruby red grapefruit zest. Using the Key lime wedge, rub it around the rim of a rocks glass. Immediately dip the moistened rim into the sugar/ zest mixture. Set aside.
  • In a stainless steel cocktail shaker filled with ice combine the vodka and ruby red grapefruit juice. Shake until the shaker becomes cold and frosty, about 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Fill the prepared rocks glass with ice and pour the vodka mixture into the glass. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge or lime wheel. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 3ounces
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