Salty Dawg Recipe

[Photo: Maggie Hoffman]
The classic Salty Dog can be made with vodka or gin. I like the gin version, with a bit of tart lime added into the fresh grapefruit base for extra brightness. Rather than rimming the glass, a pinch of Maldon salt gives pops of flavor throughout the drink.
- Yield:makes 1 cocktail
- Active time: 5 minutes
- Total time:5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces gin, such as Tanqueray No. 10
- 3 ounces fresh grapefruit juice, from 1 large pink grapefruit
- 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice, from 1 lime
- Garnish: Pinch Maldon salt
Directions
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1.
Add gin and grapefruit juice to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into ice-filled glass, add salt on top and serve.
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