Ready for Spring? Try making this 95-year-old cocktail perfect for vodka lovers
The Greyhound cocktail, introduced in the 1930s, combines fresh ingredients perfect for spring sipping.
On the start of Spring, most Americans will try to refresh and enjoy the holidays and the nature. Alongside brunch classics like mimosa and mint julep, the Greyhound stands out as one of the simplest cocktails to prepare—just pour and stir.
The first mention of this refreshing citrus cocktail was in The Savory Cocktail Book in 1930, and it only contained gin, grapefruit juice and ice. A related drink, the Salty Dog, includes the addition of a salted rim. Here's how to prepare it for colder days.
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How to prepare the Greyhound Cocktail recipe
Flavor profile: Fruity, tart, and refreshing
Prep time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
- Ice
- 4 oz ruby-red grapefruit juice (fresh or high-quality bottled)
- 2 oz gin or vodka
- Simple syrup (optional, to taste)
- Lime wheel or grapefruit slice for garnish
Instructions:
- Juice one ruby-red grapefruit (if using fresh) and strain.
- Pour 4 oz of juice and 2 oz of gin or vodka into a glass.
- Stir well, add ice, and sweeten with simple syrup if needed.
- Garnish and serve.
Important tip:
Juicing a grapefruit to get four ounces takes longer than juicing a lemon or lime, it helps to juice and strain earlier in the day. Store it in the fridge so it's chilled and ready when you are.
More grapefruit cocktails to try
- Grapefruit Gin Fizz
- Paloma
- Grapefruit Mimosas for a Crowd
- The Hemingway Daiquiri
- French Blonde