Cookin' Canuck - Pink Grapefruit Greyhound co*cktail Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is in a Greyhound co*cktail? ›

A greyhound is a co*cktail consisting of grapefruit juice and gin mixed and served over ice. If the rim of the glass has been salted, the drink is instead called a salty dog. Shake gin and grapefruit juice in co*cktail shaker. Strain into a highball glass.

The greyhound co*cktail recipe first cropped up in The Savoy co*cktail Book, a 1930 cookbook by Harry Craddock. It wasn't until 1945 that the drink was officially called a “greyhound” in print, by Harper's Magazine—supposedly because it was a popular co*cktail at Greyhound bus terminals.

The Greyhound is a tangy, citrus-edged combination of vodka and grapefruit juice that has evolved over time into a great drink.

co*cktail grapefruits are a rare, hybrid variety belonging to the Rutaceae or citrus family. The fruits were developed in Riverside, California, in the mid-20th century and are a cross between the Siamese sweet pummelo and the frua mandarin.

What's the difference between a Greyhound and a Paloma? Greyhound and a Paloma is the type of alcohol that is used. A Greyhound is made with vodka, while a Paloma is made with tequila. This difference in alcohol gives each drink its own distinct flavor profile and sets it apart from the other.

A lurcher is a crossbred dog resulting from mating a greyhound or other sighthound with a dog of another type such as a herding dog or a terrier. The lurcher was for hundreds of years strongly associated with poaching; in modern times, it is kept as a hunting dog or companion dog. Lurcher. Other names. Poacher's dog.

The Cape Cod or Cape Codder is a type of co*cktail consisting of vodka and cranberry juice. Some recipes also call for squeezing a lime wedge over the glass and dropping it into the drink.

A traditional shandy is beer mixed with a little something extra, like lemonade, soda or ginger ale. Leinenkugel's® Grapefruit Shandy is our take on this tradition. Each batch begins with our traditional weiss beer.

Get your vibe on with our Vodka Spritz! Made with real vodka and the citrus taste of Fresca®, this ready-to-drink co*cktail is made for smooth sipping.

An orangelo (Spanish chironja – C. paradisi × C. sinensis) is a hybrid citrus fruit originated in Puerto Rico. The fruit, a cross between a grapefruit and an orange, had spontaneously appeared in the shade-providing trees grown on coffee plantations in the Puerto Rican highlands.

Why are grapefruit drinks called Paloma? ›

Little is known about the historical origin of the Paloma, the most popular tequila-based co*cktail in Mexico. Some believe that it is named after La Paloma (“The Dove”), the popular folk song composed in the early 1860s.

A salty dog is a co*cktail of gin and grapefruit juice, served in a highball glass with a salted rim. The salt is the only difference between a salty dog and a greyhound. Historically a gin drink, it is believed to date back to the 1920s.

The Greyhound is a two-part classic co*cktail composed of gin or vodka and grapefruit juice. It's simple, tart and refreshing—perfect for when you're looking for something easy to sip, or as a classic brunch option.