The Salty Canine was initially created as The Greyhound by Harry Craddock (see recipe in his Thirties The Savoy Cocktail ebook). Within the Fifties it was modified barely by including a salted rim to steadiness the bitterness of the grapefruit juice. That is when the rumors popped up that actor George Jessel was accountable for the addition. Others say it was modified by the identical one that invented the Bloody Mary. Sure, one other murky cocktail historical past … however what do you anticipate? They had been all consuming on a regular basis!

 
Initially a gin cocktail, vodka is the present widespread spirit selection. Whichever spirit you like, select a good one as a result of low cost booze is actually noticable in a easy recipe like this. That is my most well-liked model:

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SALTY DOG

INGREDIENTS
1 Oz. Vodka (or Gin)
4 Oz. FRESH Grapefruit Juice

Garnish:

None required however I get pleasure from a pleasant, contemporary, grapefruit slice myself.

DIRECTIONS

Rub the rim of a Collins glass with lime juice.

Dip the rim in some good Malden sea salt.

Fill the glass with ice cubes, add the elements, give the cocktail a pleasant stir to sit back, then garnish and serve.

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