Greyhound
The Greyhound is a classic, refreshing cocktail made with grapefruit juice and gin or vodka, served in a tall glass over ice. It's known for its simple, tart, and slightly bitter flavor profile. The drink is popular in bars and at brunches across the United States and the United Kingdom.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This is a low-protein, low-fat beverage whose calories come almost entirely from the carbohydrates in the fruit juice. A typical serving provides a good dose of Vitamin C and has a rough calorie ballpark of 150-200 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 13 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10 mcg |
| Folate | 15 mcg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Greyhound is essentially a two-ingredient highball, making it a minimalist classic. Its identity changes with the spirit used: with gin it's a Greyhound, and with vodka it's often called a 'Salty Dog' if the rim is salted.
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