Salty Dog Recipe
Written by Check out this iconic Salty Dog recipe! With gin, zesty grapefruit juice, and that crisp salted edge, it's the ultimate refreshment for warm afternoons.
Prep time: 1 minuto
Mixing time: 1 minuto
Servings: 1
Calories: 170
Ingredientes
- 2 oz Gin
- 3 oz grapefruit juice - freshly squeezed
- Salt - for rimming the glass
- Ice cubes
- Grapefruit slice or twist - for garnish, optional
Equipo
- Highball Glass
- Measuring Jigger
- Salt Dish
- Stirrer or Bar Spoon
- Citrus Squeezer
Instrucciones
- Rim Glass with Salt: Moisten the rim of your highball glass with a grapefruit wedge and then dip it into a dish of salt.
- Prep Glass: Fill your highball glass with ice cubes.
- Add Gin: Pour 2 oz Gin over the ice.
- Add Grapefruit Juice: Pour 3 oz grapefruit juice into the glass.
- Stir: Mix the ingredients gently using a stirrer or bar spoon.
- Garnish: Place a grapefruit slice or twist into the glass for garnish.
Notas
Substitutes:
- Gin: I've sometimes replaced gin with vodka, which offers a slightly different taste profile but works wonderfully with grapefruit juice. If you're looking for a bit of a twist, tequila also pairs well with grapefruit for a "Salty Chihuahua."
- Grapefruit Juice: If you're out of grapefruit, fresh lemon juice with a splash of orange can be an interesting substitute, although it alters the classic Salty Dog taste.
Making a Pitcher:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, use 16 oz of gin and 24 oz of grapefruit juice.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine the gin and grapefruit juice. Stir well.
- Serve: Rim individual highball glasses with salt, fill them with ice, pour the mixture in, garnish with a grapefruit slice or twist, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Gin Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic gin substitute. These typically capture some of the botanical essences without the alcohol.
- Proceed As Usual: With the non-alcoholic gin substitute in place, follow the original steps and savor a non-alcoholic version.