Taste profile
Strong, light, balanced, and smooth.
VodkaMediumCollins glass
Cocktail guide
Greyhound
Greyhound combines Vodka, Grapefruit Juice in a cocktail served in a collins glass. It is a strong fit for summer patio, date night and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
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Best for summer patio, date night.
Quick fact
A greyhound is a cocktail consisting of grapefruit juice and gin or vodka mixed and served over ice. If the rim of the glass has been salted, the drink is instead called a salty dog.
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Ingredients
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How to make it
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- 1Add the vodka to a Collins glass filled with ice.
- 2Top with grapefruit juice and stir.
Method
Stirred
Finish
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Taste map
Strength
Strong
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Greyhound is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Vodka, Grapefruit Juice.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Collins glass
Method
Stirred
More to know before you make it
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Flavor & pairing
Expect a spirit-forward finish with support from Vodka, Grapefruit Juice. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving & context
Serve in a collins glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Greyhound sits comfortably in the vodka cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Background
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A greyhound is a cocktail consisting of grapefruit juice and gin or vodka mixed and served over ice. If the rim of the glass has been salted, the drink is instead called a salty dog.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Vodka
Category
Cocktail
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Collins glass
Method
Stirred
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