by Caroline Sumner

Created on: April 10, 2010

Don't worry - a Salty Dog cocktail doesn't taste all that salty. But the salt on the rim of the glass lends a nice, unusual taste that you won't find in many other cocktails. The name makes it fun, and I served them once while a friend of mine and I watched "Pirates of the Caribbean". If you are really feeling creative, make a miniature Jolly Roger to fly in the drink!

SALTY DOG

A classic Salty Dog cocktail recipe to please the crowds. The grapefruit juice has a sweet sharpness that plays beautifully against the salt and vodka!

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon coarse salt
Lime wedge
6-8 ice cubes, cracked
2 measures vodka
Grapefruit juice

DIRECTIONS

1. In a saucer, mix the sugar and salt. To frost, rub a chilled highball glass with the wedge of lime and dip it into the mixture in the saucer.

2. Fill the glass with cracked ice cubes. Pour in vodka and fill with grapefruit juice.

3. Stir to mix and serve.

SALTY PUPPY

Don't feel left out if you aren't in the drinking crowd - this recipe is a delicious non-alcoholic version of the Salty Dog cocktail to be enjoyed by all! It is refreshing on a hot summer's day and a perfect pick-me-up after a long day at work.

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon coarse salt
Wedge of lime
6-8 ice cubes, cracked
1/2 measure lime juice
Grapefruit juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Mix the salt and sugar together in a saucer. To frost the glass, rub the rim of the highball glass with the wedge of lime and dip it into the mixture in the saucer.

2. Fill the glass with cracked ice, then add the lime juice and fill with the grapefruit juice.

3. Stir to mix and serve.

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