A refreshing citrus based cocktail (or mocktail). Make the classic with plain grapefruit juice, or use a citrus infused drink syrup to customize the flavor.
3oz.grapefruit juicesee notes for enhancment with syrups
2ozsparkling waterOptional
Instructions
Use a lemon or lime wedge to wet the rim of a highball glass. Then dip the rim in the plate of salt.
small plate of kosher salt for rimming the glass
Add the vodka (or gin) and grapefruit juice to a shaker. Stir, don't shake. Pour over ice in the highball glass.
1 1/2 oz vodka or gin, 3 oz. grapefruit juice
Top off with some sparkling water (optional). Garnish with a grapefruit slice.
2 oz sparkling water
Notes
Infusing drink syrups can be done as a simple syrup or a shrub syrup and here are some details on how to make your own drink syrups.Infusions that would work well with a salty dog:
infuse with cardamom
Infuse a simple syrup with cinnamon and vanilla for the sweetener