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