Salty Dog Martini
Elevate your cocktail game with the refreshing and sophisticated Salty Dog Martini, a citrus-forward drink that perfectly balances tangy and savory flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines smooth vodka with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, creating a vibrant, zesty base. The show-stopping touch is its beautifully salted rim, made using coarse sea salt, which enhances the cocktail's natural tartness while adding a subtle, savory note to each sip. Serve it chilled in a coupe or martini glass for an effortlessly elegant presentation, and garnish with a fresh grapefruit wedge for a pop of color. Perfect as a poolside indulgence or a dinner party starter, this salty-sweet martini is ready to impress in just 5 minutes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 3 oz Fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 tbsp Coarse sea salt
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 piece Grapefruit wedge (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Begin by preparing the glass: Pour the coarse sea salt onto a small plate.
Run a grapefruit wedge or a bit of water around the rim of a martini or coupe glass.
Gently dip the rim of the glass onto the salt, turning it slightly to coat evenly. Set the salted glass aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker with the ice cubes.
Pour the vodka and fresh grapefruit juice into the shaker.
Secure the lid of the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the drink thoroughly.
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
Garnish with a grapefruit wedge if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
172 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5821 mg | 253% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 184 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
