Salty Dog
A Salty Dog is a classic cocktail, not a food dish, consisting of gin or vodka mixed with grapefruit juice and served in a salt-rimmed glass. It is essentially a variation of the Greyhound cocktail, with the defining feature being the salted rim. The drink is known for its refreshing, bittersweet profile and is often enjoyed as a summer beverage.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a cocktail, the Salty Dog is relatively low in protein and fat, with most calories coming from alcohol and the natural sugars in grapefruit juice. A typical serving provides around 150-200 calories, with minimal essential nutrients beyond some vitamin C from the juice.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin C | 20 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 15 µg |
| Folate | 10 µg |
| Calcium | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 8 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Salty Dog's name and salted rim are said to evoke the image of a seasoned sailor, playing on the nautical term 'salty dog.' Nutritionally, the salt rim can help counteract the bitterness of the grapefruit, making it a more palatable way to consume the fruit's vitamin C and antioxidants.
