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Greyhound cocktail with a grapefruit wedge in a cocktail glass

How to Make a Vodka and Grapefruit Greyhound Cocktail

Kevin Mayfield
The Greyhound is known for its clean and crisp taste, with the tartness of the grapefruit complementing the smoothness of the vodka.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Servings 1 Cocktail
Calories 175 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1-½ oz Vodka
  • 1-½ oz Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
  • ¾ oz Simple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Place a handful of fresh ice in a mixing glass
  • Pour in the vodka, grapefruit juice and simple syrup
  • Stir vigorously for 30 seconds
  • Strain into a cocktail glass
  • Add a wedge of fresh grapefruit for garnish, if desired

Notes

Variations:
  • Salty Dog Cocktail -- The same recipe, just add some salt to the rim of the glass.
  • Italian Greyhound Cocktail -- Keep the vodka and the grapefruit juice, just add 1 ounce of Campari.
  • Rosemary Greyhound Cocktail -- The same drink, just add a sprig of Rosemary as a garnish. Or, you can try to make a homemade rosemary-infused simple syrup.
  • Sparkling Greyhound -- Add a splash of club soda or ginger ale for a sparkling version of this grapefruit cocktail.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.04gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 1mg
Keyword 1950's cocktails, classic cocktails, Gin Cocktails, Grapefruit, mid century cocktail, Salty Dog Cocktail, vodka cocktails
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