Name: Super-Simple Salty Dog
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1.5 teaspoons coarse salt; 1 wedge grapefruit for rim, plus 1/2 slice for garnish; 3 slices jalapeño pepper; 1.5 ounces chilled vodka or gin; 0.5 cup fresh grapefruit juice; 2 teaspoons honey simple syrup (optional; see Tip); Ice

Super-Simple Salty Dog

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This classic cocktail is as easy to make. It's tart and salty and you probably already have all the ingredients in your pantry. If you like your citrus cocktails a bit more on the sweet side, add a quick honey syrup, or if you like things spicy, you can even muddle a few slices of jalapeño in the bottom of your shaker first!

By Kate E. Richards

Updated on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 cocktail

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt
1 wedge grapefruit for rim, plus 1/2 slice for garnish
3 slices jalapeño pepper (Optional)
1 ½ ounces chilled vodka or gin
½ cup fresh grapefruit juice
2 teaspoons honey simple syrup (optional; see Tip)
Ice

Directions

Spread salt on a small plate. Run grapefruit wedge around the rim of a tall glass, then roll the glass in the salt to thoroughly coat the rim. Fill the glass with ice.
Place jalapeño slices (if using) in a cocktail shaker and muddle briefly. Add vodka (or gin), grapefruit juice and honey syrup, if desired. Fill the shaker three-fourths full of ice. Cover and shake until chilled. Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass. Garnish with grapefruit slice, if desired.

Tips

Tip: To make a quick honey simple syrup, stir 1 tsp. hot water into 1 tsp. honey until the honey is dissolved; let cool.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

176	Calories
0g	Fat
20g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 1 cocktail
Calories 176
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 8g
Added Sugars 6g	12%
Protein 1g	2%
Total Fat 0g	0%
Vitamin A 852IU	17%
Vitamin C 58mg	65%
Folate 16mcg	4%
Sodium 2mg	0%
Calcium 16mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Magnesium 18mg	4%
Potassium 251mg	5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.