A Salty Dog without salt is often referred to as a Greyhound, which is essentially the same cocktail but without the salted rim. It is made with vodka or gin, and grapefruit juice, and is a popular cocktail choice for those who don’t like their drinks overly salty.
What is the difference between a Salty Dog and a Greyhound?
The difference between a Salty Dog and a Greyhound is that the Salty Dog has a salted rim and is made with gin instead of vodka. The Greyhound is traditionally made with vodka, while the Salty Dog is made with gin. Additionally, the Salty Dog has a bit of extra flavor from the salt added to the rim, which the Greyhound does not have.
Why is it called a Salty Dog?
The Salty Dog is a variation of the Greyhound cocktail, which is typically made from gin or vodka and grapefruit juice. The Salty Dog is named for the salted rim of the glass, which is the only difference between the two drinks. The addition of the salt is thought to have been added by George Jessel in the 1950s, and it helps to dial down the tart and bitter notes of the grapefruit. The phrase features prominently in “Salty Dog Blues” where it refers to the belief that applying salt to valuable hunting dogs would keep ticks away).
What is inside the Salty Dog?
The Salty Dog is a tart and salty cocktail made with gin (or vodka) and grapefruit juice with a salted rim. It is typically served in a highball glass, and garnished with a slice of grapefruit. Some variations include adding a splash of lime juice or substituting vodka for gin.
What is a vodka stinger?
A Vodka Stinger is a green cocktail made from creme de menthe and vodka, and served in a chilled cocktail glass. It is made by combining 1 1/2 oz of vodka, 1 oz of white creme de menthe (or Mint liqueur), and a few ice cubes, and then shaking or stirring the ingredients together. It can also be garnished with a mint leaf or peg to the glass rim. A variation of The Stinger is a Vodka Stinger, which is traditionally equal parts vodka and white creme de menthe.