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Greyhound
Classically a Greyhound is merely vodka and grapefruit juice served tall over ice in a Collins glass, but it's better served shorter with a couple of flavour-enhancing...
Joachim Vernon
21st September 2022 at 08:40
the suggestion of adding salt/saline turns this classic into a salty dog.
11th May 2022 at 20:30
Classic cocktail. Perfect balance of grapefruit sour to sweet. Great for anytime. Perfect in the afternoon.
20th December 2021 at 22:01
I bought an egregious volume of grapefruit last week. Just getting around to running through it. I've done and redone the Greyhound a few times in a row now. 4:1 juice:spirit is too dilute. I'm finding a 2:1 works has a more dynamic punch. A little saline doesn't hurt too. What's been your experiences with this relatively-bland but potential-rich drink?
4th July 2022 at 21:10
I've found 2:1 to be the best ratio of mixer to spirit in a highball, with few exceptions. Referring to the classic highball form (which is indeed pretty bland), and not the current recipe on this page, I would say saline or a pinch of salt is pretty essential and also gin works better than vodka. A grapefruit twist also elevates it.