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Salty Dog Cocktail Recipe

Published: Jun 10, 2022 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 10 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Salty, tart, citrus-y with a bit of gin to smooth it all down. This Salty Dog cocktail recipe truly packs a punch in flavor!

salt rimmed Salty Dog Cocktail Recipe in a rocks glass garnished with rosemary on a black velvet backdrop

You Salty, Salty Dog.

Okay, not you, per se. But today’s curious cocktail consists of a very salty boi… our favorite doggo cocktail is the Salty Dog! It’s not only fun to make this cocktail, then slam it on the counter, proclaiming, “Salty Dog!”, it’s also fun to sip. Think: the eye-opening combo of salty, tart and citrus flavors to awaken your tastebuds and get you sauced, in a classy, pink grapefruit-tinged drink! You ready?

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What’s in a Salty Dog Drink?

With such a saucy name, you can probably guess what’s in a Salty Dog drink is pretty… salty. But there’s more to it than that! Tart grapefruit juice and aromatic rosemary pairs really well with the citrusy and herbal notes in gin, while coarse salt gives you that spike of mouth-puckering delight in this cocktail. [1] [2]

  • Gin
  • Grapefruit juice
  • Coarse salt
  • Rosemary

hand pouring Salty Dog Cocktail mixture over rocks in glasspouring the rest of the gin and grapefruit cocktail mixture

What is a Salty Dog Drink?

A Salty Dog drink is a Greyhound Cocktail with salt. [3] Yep, it’s as simple as that. So let’s start with what it takes to make a Greyhound. Add gin and grapefruit juice to a rocks glass filled with ice, then stir and enjoy. Adding in one more step—the coarse salt—is what turns that Greyhound into a Salty Dog. Check out the details below. 

hand dropping rosemary garnish into a glass filled with salty dog cocktail

How to Make a Salty Dog Cocktail

Since you already know how to make a basic Greyhound, it’s not too far of a jump to learn how to make a Salty Dog cocktail. Follow the steps below for the best Salty Dog cocktail recipe:

First, rim the edge of a rocks or whiskey glass with coarse salt. I like a medium coarse salt to add just the right amount of savory flavor with a show-stopping beauty to the cocktail. Run a grapefruit slice along the edge of the glass, then dip the edge into a plate filled with coarse salt. Continue until the rim is covered.

Fill the glass with ice and add gin. Now, top it off with grapefruit juice nearly to the top of the glass. Stir to mix.

Drop in a sprig of rosemary. Sip and enjoy the best Salty Dog cocktail recipe!

closeup shot of finished salty dog drink recipe in a rocks glass with fresh grapefruit slices and rosemary

More Cocktail Recipes

Hankering for more recipes like today’s Salty Dog Cocktail? Here are a few of my absolute favorites:

  • Gimlet Cocktail Recipe
  • Classic Martini or Dirty Martini
  • Hot and Dirty Martini
  • Virgin Mojito
  • Chocolate Espresso Martini
  • Gimlet
  • Sunrise Mimosa or Mimosa
  • Keto Mojito

Tools You Need

  • Rocks Glasses
  • Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker Set
  • Steel Angled Measuring Jigger

Who Let the Salty Dogs Out?

We did, baby. We did! Okay, maybe today’s Salty Dog is making me a little salty… but in a friendly-sassy, not off-putting like biting right into a grapefruit no one asked for kind of way.

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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Salty Dog Cocktail Recipe


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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 2 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
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Salty, tart, citrus-y with a bit of gin to smooth it all down. This Salty Dog cocktail recipe truly packs a punch in flavor!


Ingredients

Scale

For Rimming the Glass:

  • 1 grapefruit slice
  • Coarse salt

Salty Dog

  • 2 oz gin
  • fill to top with grapefruit juice

Garnish

  • rosemary garnish

Instructions

  1. Take a slice of grapefruit and run the juicy side along the rim of a rocks or whiskey glass. Fill a small, flat plate with coarse salt. Holding the glass upside down, dip the rim into the salt and twist clockwise, coating the rim in salt. You may have to hold the glass at an angle to fully coat it.
  2. Place glass upright. Fill with ice. Use a measuring jigger to measure gin. Pour gin over the ice.
  3. Pour grapefruit juice over the gin, filling the glass nearly to the top. Using a stirring spoon, give it a few stirs to mix the juice and gin.
  4. Drop a sprig of rosemary into the glass. Sip and enjoy.

Equipment

Rocks Glasses

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Notes

You may replace the gin with vodka.

Adapted from my Greyhound cocktail recipe.

  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Drinks, Cocktails
  • Method: Stir
  • Cuisine: American

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    June 23, 2022 at 4:12 pm

    This is my favorite cocktail! Thank you for the recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 24, 2022 at 4:32 pm

      Awesome! You’re so welcome! 😄

      Reply
  2. Sandra says

    June 14, 2022 at 11:09 am

    This is such a perfect drink!! My husband loved it, too!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 17, 2022 at 9:25 am

      Woohoo! So glad you two enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Sam says

    June 12, 2022 at 10:44 pm

    Salty and delicious! Love this colorful drink

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 16, 2022 at 1:58 pm

      I know, it’s such a good combo!

      Reply
  4. Catalina says

    June 12, 2022 at 10:53 am

    A cocktail is what I need these nights. Sounds so relaxing!

    ★★★★★

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    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 16, 2022 at 1:58 pm

      It absolutely is! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert says

    June 11, 2022 at 3:48 am

    I love this! Such a cool and fun drink!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      June 11, 2022 at 1:28 pm

      I know, such an interesting mix of flavors, right? Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

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