One of my favorite oldie-but-goodie cocktails is a classic Greyhound made with vodka and grapefruit juice. No matter how many times I make this drink, I never tire of it's vibrant flavor! Today I'm sharing my summer version: Mint & Pink Grapefruit Greyhounds.
Pink Grapefruit Greyhounds
This is one of the easiest cocktail to make with just a few simple ingredients. Add salt to the rim and you'll have yourself a Salty Dog! Either way, it's refreshing and delicious. Here's what you will need:
- Vodka - use whatever vodka you like best.
- Grapefruit Juice - I like either pink grapefruit or ruby red grapefruit, freshly squeezed!
- Simple Syrup - for this version we are making a mint simple syrup.
Flavor Variations for Greyhounds
While the traditional 1-part vodka, 3-parts grapefruit juice, shaken over ice is delicious; it's even tastier with herbaceous homemade simple syrup. In the fall, I like to steep woody rosemary sprigs in water and sugar until the whole kitchen is perfumed with the rich piney herb.
In the summer months I prefer a lighter flavor by steeping fresh, sweet mint to create a syrup that pairs perfectly with pink grapefruit juice.
How to Make Mint Ice Cubes for Cocktails
To add a little extra something special, I freeze fresh mint in ice cubes to keep cocktails even cooler and to add more fresh mint flavor. Plus, having minted ice cubes on hand is a refreshing way to dress up sparkling water or lemonade all summer long. Happy cocktail making!
More Easy Cocktail Recipes:
- Classic Paloma Cocktails
- Chichi Cocktails
- Frozen Banana Cocktails
- Sorbet Margaritas
- Creamy Coconut Margaritas
- Jam Jar Margaritas
- Spicy Mango Jalapeno Margaritas
- Coconut Blood Orange Margaritas
- Gin & Cranberry Cocktails
Mint & Pink Grapefruit Greyhounds
A classic Greyhound dressed up with mint simple syrup for a summery fresh and herbaceous twist.
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka
- 6 oz pink grapefruit juice
- 1 oz mint simple syrup (recipe to follow)
- mint & grapefruit wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Mint Simple Syrup: In a saucepan mix 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water. Cook over medium-low heat until the sugar has dissolved about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 3 large sprigs of mint and stir. Cook 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, cover and allow to cool completely before
removing the mint. Chill until ready to use. - For the Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker filled with ice combine vodka, fresh pink or ruby red grapefruit juice and simple syrup. Shake until well chilled.
- Strain cocktail into ice filled glass. Garnish with mint and a
grapefruit wedge.
Notes
Possible Flavor Variations:
- Substitute mint for rosemary sprigs for a woodsy flavor.
- Remove the mint from the simple syrup completely for a classic greyhound.
- Salt the rim and turn this cocktail into a Salty Dog!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 953Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 17mgCarbohydrates: 210gFiber: 2gSugar: 177gProtein: 2g
Christmaskitty says
I want one right now!!! Is 12pm on a Friday afternoon too early to start drinking?
Leah Bergman says
Sounds like the perfect time to me!
Emily Dingmann (@nutritionisteat) says
These sound SO good, and perfect for the heat wave we are experiencing in LA!
Leah Bergman says
Isn't the heat wave the worst? At least we have ice cold cocktails. 😉 Happy weekend!
Aysegul at foolproofliving.com says
I am a huge fan of grapefruit and these look amazing.
PINNED! 🙂
Leah Bergman says
In that case I'm sure you will love these cocktails as much as I do. 🙂 Enjoy!