Is there anything better than an ice cold, refreshing cocktail on a hot summer day? One of the best warm weather drinks is the salty dog—a refreshing blend of grapefruit juice and vodka. This light and tasty cocktail hits the spot every time. With a couple of simple substitutions, you can enjoy a salty dog any way you like.
Ingredients: Grapefruit salty dog
- Coarse sea salt (for rim)
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 cup red grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 ounces of quality vodka
- Grapefruit slice (for garnish)
Ingredients: Strawberry salty dog
- Coarse sea salt (for rim)
- 1 cup crushed ice
- ½ cup red grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
- ½ cup strawberry puree
- 3 ounces of quality vodka
- Strawberry (for garnish)
Ingredients: Watermelon salty dog
- Coarse sea salt (for rim)
- 1 cup crushed ice
- ½ cup red grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
- ½ cup watermelon puree
- 3 ounces quality vodka
- Watermelon slice (for garnish)
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