Greyhound Cocktail

Vodka
Author: Yash Lakhan
A glass of pink drink with ice, lime slices, and a straw sits on a round table next to a whole lime; green cushioned bench in the background.

The Greyhound cocktail is a deceptively basic yet deeply flavourful beverage known for its simplistic taste. At its core, it is a combination of just two ingredients and traditionally a ‘built’ drink, meaning that the components are put directly into a serving glass over ice and before being swirled carefully.

What you’ll need

Ingredients

Serves:
1
  • Smirnoff vodka (or any other vodka of choice)
    30ml
  • Fresh grapefruit juice
    60ml
  • Ice cubes

Method

  1. Step 1

    Fill a highball glass with ice cubes to the brim.

  2. Step 2

    Pour vodka, then add fresh grapefruit juice over it.

  3. Step 3

    Stir gently using a bar spoon to mix and serve.

Tips & Suggestions

  • Pink or ruby red grapefruit has a sweeter, less acidic flavour profile than white grapefruit; choose according to your choice for sweetness or tartness.

  • Preparing a salt rim on the glass before pouring adds a distinctive spin to the classic since it wonderfully balances and enhances the grapefruit’s natural tartness.

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