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This Salty Dog Party Punch recipe turns a Salty Dog cocktail into party punch! It’s made with gin or vodka, grapefruit juice and finished with a gorgeous salted rim. This is a beautiful and bright drink that’s full of spring and summer vibes!
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What is a Salty Dog Drink?
A salty dog is made of gin or vodka, and grapefruit juice, and is finished with a salted rim. It’s a classic cocktail recipe because it has the perfect balance between sweet and flavorful. It differs from a Greyhound cocktail only in that it has a salty rim.
I turned this easy drink recipe into a party punch because that’s kind of my MO. This is a flavorful citrus drink that takes no time at all – and it’s easy to make into a party punch!
Ingredients Needed
- Juice: grapefruit juice is what makes this drink what it is. You can use fresh grapefruit juice or bottled.
- Vodka: I’ll be using vodka since it’s what I had on hand but this classic cocktail is also made with gin, a popular choice.
- Soda: to give this cocktail some life, I’m pouring my favorite lemon-lime soda. Use any carbonated drink you think would pair well here, even regular club soda is OK!
- Lemon slices: or lime wedges for garnish and an extra kick of refreshing citrus.
- Salt: I’m using kosher salt to rim the glasses
How to make a salty dog drink punch
- A classic salty dog recipe is made with a cocktail shaker and is tart, with sweetness added with simple syrup. We’re making punch so I used lemon-lime soda in place of simple syrup.
- Place all ingredients into your pitcher and stir – be sure to add the soda right before serving.
- Serve with salt rimmed glasses – a must for a salty dog drink! You can garnish with lime slices or even rosemary sprigs or other herbs.
Expert Tips
- You can use a combination of lemon-lime soda and club soda, or diet lemon-lime soda.
- To salt the rim of your glass, you can use grapefruit, lemon, or lime slices.
- This cocktail is normally served in a rocks glass.
FAQs
If you leave out the salt from a Saly Dog drink it’s called a “Greyhound”.
Yes! Prep all of your ingredients and mix in a pitcher and store in refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Add the soda just before serving so it doesn’t go flat.
Salty Dog Punch Recipe
Ingredients
For one cocktail:
- 3 ounces (45ml) grapefruit juice
- 1 ounce (15ml) vodka
- ½ ounce lemon lime soda, (or simple syrup)
- Lime slices, for garnish
- Salt, for the rim of the glass
For a pitcher:
- 6 cups (1422ml) grapefruit juice
- 1 ½ cups (349ml) vodka
- 4 cups (948ml) lemon lime soda, (or a combination lemon lime soda and club soda, or diet lemon lime soda)
- Lemon slices, for garnish
- Salt, to rim the glasses
Instructions
- To make one cocktail: rub a slice of lime around the rim of your glass. Dip glass upside down on a plate of salt to salt the rim. Add ice to the glass, then add juice and vodka. Add a splash of soda to taste and a slice of lime for garnish.
- To make a pitcher: Mix juice, vodka, and soda in a pitcher. Add lime slices for garnish. Rub a slice of lime around the rim of each serving glass, then dip them upside down on a plate of salt to salt the rim. Serve drink over ice.
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I loved being on this whirlwind trip with you 🙂 and your drink is gorgeous!
I was so incredibly tired from spending all day on my feet, and then coming home to not be able to sit down and relax right away LOL. When I did finally get a moment, I ran into this drink on Pinterest. It’s like it was a sign, calling out to me, “Hey! You work too hard! Relax with me, you deserve it!” So, I did! This drink isn’t just pretty, but it’s a beautifully refreshing citrus cocktail. Perfect to sip while relaxing on the porch on a warm sunny day. And it’s easy to make too! Thank you for the much needed relaxation, in the most delicious way.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!
I love love love a cocktail with a salted rim (especially Margaritas). This looks delicious and refreshing and perfect for a Friday night!
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