If you want a light and refreshing drink, then this salty dog cocktail will have your tail wagging! The peaches and grapefruit work so well in this classic cocktail, perfect for a warm summer’s evening!

If you’re looking for more grapefruit cocktails try my grapefruit mimosa, Italian Paloma and my Paloma grapefruit shots!

Salty Dog Recipe

The other night, Zan and I were craving a cocktail and my fridge was running on empty. I usually always keep lemons and limes on hand to whip something up quickly, but this time I only had grapefruit and peaches and nothing else!

I immediately thought of a Salty Dog cocktail, which is grapefruit juice and gin, but the peaches looked so good, so I tossed them in the mix too!

This Peachy Grapefruit Salty Dog is just as simple. Cut the peach into smaller pieces and discard the seed.

In a cocktail shaker, muddle 1 ripe peach and add in the grapefruit juice, gin and ice. Shake for at least 20 seconds, then strain into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice.

I love how light and refreshing Salty Dogs are and that they don’t have added sugar. They’re perfect for a warm fall afternoon!

How To Make A Salty Dog Cocktail

• In a cocktail shaker, muddle the peach with the grapefruit juice and gin.
• Add ice and shake for 20 seconds.
• Add a little grapefruit juice around the rim of the glass and dip in coarse salt.
• Strain into the salt-rimmed glass filled ice.

If you’re looking for a good gin, I really love Gray Whale. It’s light, smooth and has notes of Baja and citrus and subtle coastal fir trees.

Origins Of The Salty Dog Cocktail

The Salty Dog is an easy summer cocktail.  It is a classic grapefruit-flavored cocktail believed to have been created around 1950 by the same mixologist who invented the well-known Bloody Mary.  

Originally made with gin, vodka is a popular substitute.  As with many drinks, using fresh grapefruit turns this from a good drink to an awesome cocktail.  The salted rim–which converts the drink from being a Greyhound into a Salty Dog–helps contrast the slight bitterness of the citrus. 

Eden’s Tips For A Salty Dog Cocktail

• If possible, use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, for the best flavor.
• If you do not have a muddler, you can use a wooden spoon.
• Shake the cocktail mixer until it feels cold, at least 20 seconds.
• Use coarse salt for rimming the glass.

More Cocktail Recipes

• A Refreshing Watermelon Punch
• Lavender Apple Vodka Cocktail
• Rose Water Gin Cocktail
• Cosmopolitan
• Cherry Mojito
• Strawberry Hennessy Recipe

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