Strawberry Grapefruit Salty Dog Recipe (2024)

January 31, 2024July 1, 2015 by Ashley

Strawberry Grapefruit Salty Dog — You can make the sweet and sour lovers all very happy with this Strawberry Grapefruit Salty Dog co*cktail recipe!

Though I’m usually all about the sweet side of things when it comes to recipes, I’m actually a big tart fan when it comes to drinks. (I have convinced myself it makes me sip them a lot slower).

I’ve even gottenon a major spicy kick lately. (Hello jalapeño and sriracha everything!)

But since Texas weather brings enough heat on its own, I figured sticking with tart yet refreshing would be a good idea for this weekend’s festivities.

Alas, I introduce you to this cute little Strawberry Grapefruit Salty Dog co*cktail recipethat we whipped up with Hangar 1Vodka. (Jared is obsessed with the bottle).

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What Is A Salty Dog?

A salty dog co*cktail is a drink made of gin or vodka and grapefruit juice. It’s the perfect combo of tart and salty.

I added strawberries to the mix. The good thing about this salty dog recipe is for those of you that like a teeny bit of sour (but not too much), you can just add more strawberry to the mix to sweeten things up.

And vice versa for the sour lovers. Just use less strawberry puree.

Plus, this recipe is a nice tie in with summer and local farm fresh fruits. Fair warning though, these are super easy to drink!

Tools Needed To Make Strawberry Grapefruit Salty Dog co*cktails

co*cktail shaker

Strainer

Highball glasses (but any co*cktail glasses will also do)

Ingredients Needed To MakeStrawberry Grapefruit Salty Dog co*cktails

Hangar 1 Straight Vodka

Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice

How To Make Strawberry Puree?

This salty dog co*cktail recipe calls for strawberry puree which you can purchase at the grocery store. However, it’s so easy to make!

Just blend washed strawberries into a food processor or blenderuntil it’s in liquid form but still has pulp.

Depending on your preference, you can sweeten your strawberry puree with sugar or honey.

How To MakeStrawberry Grapefruit Salty Dog co*cktails

1 — Rub the rim (the edge) of your glass with a grapefruit slice, and then, dip the rim of your glass in coarse salt.

2 — Fill your glass with ice.

3 — Mix the strawberry puree, grapefruit juice, and vodka in a co*cktail shaker with ice until well blended.

4 — Pour the mixture into each glass with a strainer.

5 — Add a strawberry and grapefruit slice for garnishing, and you’re all set for an al fresco co*cktail hour!

More Refreshing Summer co*cktails To Try

What’s your go-to refreshing co*cktail in the warmer months? Also, anyone have an amazing (and mainly simple) jalapeño co*cktail they want to share? I’m in the market for one next!

For more co*cktails to cool off with, check out some more of our favorites from the archives —

3 Ingredient: Spiked Brazilian Limeade
Blackberry Sage Margarita
Boozy Frozen Hot Chocolate
Elderflower Aperol Spritz
Frozen Cookies and Cream Polka Dot Martini
Frozen Three Citrus Margarita
Peach Iced Tea co*cktail
Sherry Berry co*cktail
Spicy Paloma
Whiskey Dreamsicle co*cktail

Strawberry Grapefruit Salty Dog co*cktail

Strawberry Grapefruit Salty Dog co*cktail Recipe

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Equipment

co*cktail shaker
Strainer

Ingredients

2 oz Hangar 1 Straight Vodka
2/3 cup grapefruit juice
1 1/2 oz strawberry puree
Coarse sea salt for rim
Ice
Strawberry and grapefruit slices for garnish

Nutrition

Servings: 2

Calories: 108kcal

Instructions

Rub the rim the of a glass with a grapefruit slice and then dip the rim of the glass in coarse salt.
Fill your glass with ice.
Mix the strawberry puree, grapefruit juice, and vodka in a co*cktail shaker with ice until well blended.
Pour the mixture into each glass with a strainer.
Garnish with a strawberry and grapefruit slice.

KEYWORD: grapefruit, rainbow sour, salty dog, strawberry, sweet, sweet and sour, vodka

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