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Greyhound Cocktail

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Posted: 04/23/21

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This Greyhound Cocktail Recipe is only two simple ingredients, vodka, and grapefruit juice! It’s like the grown-up version of the screwdrivers you drank way too many of in college! This invigorating beverage is thirst-quenchingly tart and refreshing while full of flavor.

Glass of Greyhound Cocktail with grapefruit wedge and ice and bottle of vodka and shaker in background

The combination of vodka + Grapefruit juice is a classic that is perfect to enjoy for all occasions, whether a quiet evening at home, brunch with friends, or a night out.

Greyhound Drink Recipe

With only two simple ingredients, the Greyhound drink recipe is quick and foolproof to create. Combine 2 ounces vodka and 6 ounces grapefruit juice into a tumbler with a large ice cube, serve and enjoy!

Two glasses of Greyhound Cocktail with ice and grapefruit wedge on the rim, bottle of Tito's vodka and shaker in background

What is a Greyhound Drink

The first recipe of the Greyhound Cocktail appeared in 1930 in a cocktail book printed by the legendary London hotel, The Savoy. It has been a classic every since! While gin was originally the preferred spirit in the mixed drink, as vodka became more popular in the US after world War II, it swiftly succeeded the gin.

A glass of Greyhound Cocktail with a grapefruit wedge and ice cube with a pitcher in the background

How to Serve

The Greyhound drink is served in a tumbler or tall glass with a large ice cube. With only two ingredients, the Greyhound cocktail is a great candidate to mix things up and experiment. Try salting the rim to create a Salty Dog or adding a grapefruit wedge as a garnish!

We like to double or triple the recipe in a bigger pitcher so there is enough to go around.

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Two Glasses of Greyhound Cocktail with grapefruit wedge and ice and bottle of vodka and shaker in background
Two Glasses of Greyhound Cocktail with grapefruit wedge and ice and bottle of vodka and shaker in background
5 from 1 vote

Greyhound Cocktail Recipe

Serves: 1 cocktail
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 2 minutes
This Greyhound Cocktail Recipe is only two simple ingredients, vodka and grapefruit juice! It’s like the grown up version of the screwdrivers you drank way too many of in college!

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces vodka
  • 6 ounces grapefruit juice

Instructions

  • Combine the ingredients and pour into a tumbler with a large ice cube!
Two Glasses of Greyhound Cocktail with grapefruit wedge and ice and bottle of vodka and shaker in background

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Nathan Longley has been his wife’s personal bar tender for as long as he can remember. While he most often enjoys a cold beer, he is known to love our vodka gimlet.

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