Greyhound Drink
This greyhound cocktail features tart grapefruit and smooth liquor. It is super refreshing and perfect for brunch.
Can you ever go wrong with a gin and juice combo? The greyhound drink is refreshing, easy, and perfect for any time of the year. I love serving it for brunch alongside things like pancakes and bacon burgers. This cocktail features tart grapefruit juice and smooth liquor. It is just tart enough without being sour. It is very similar to a cape codder which uses cranberry juice or a sea breeze which uses both grapefruit and cranberry juice. I like it as is, but you can certainly add some simple syrup to sweeten it up if you'd prefer. P.S. The grapefruit juice makes it appropriate for breakfast right?!
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
Vodka: Use a mid-level variety that you enjoy drinking. A flavored vodka such as grapefruit, orange, or peach would also work well.
Grapefruit: Use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice if possible for the best flavor. One grapefruit should provide the amount of juice needed.
Tips and Tricks
- Use Mason Jar: If you don't have a cocktail shaker a mason jar will do fine.
- This drink has 1 shot of liquor making it equal to one standard drink. Always enjoy responsibly.
- Avoid a Watered-Down Drink: Use grapefruit juice to make ice cubes.
- Garnish with a lime, grapefruit, or orange wedge.
- Pitcher: Make in a pitcher by multiplying each ingredient by 6.
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📖 Recipe
Greyhound Drink
Ingredients
- 5 Ounces Grapefruit Juice Freshly Squeezed
- 1 ½ Ounces Vodka or Gin
Instructions
- Cut a grapefruit in half, and squeeze out juice. Strain to remove pulp and seed. I like use this.
- Fill glass with ice and set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine grapefruit juice and vodka (or gin). Shake to combine. You can also use a mason jar f you don't have a cocktail shaker.
- Pour into prepared glass.
Notes
- Use Mason Jar: If you don't have a cocktail shaker a mason jar will do fine.
- This drink has 1 shot of liquor making it equal to one standard drink. Always enjoy responsibly.
- Avoid a Watered-Down Drink: Use grapefruit juice to make ice cubes.
Nutrition
This Greyhound cocktail is super refreshing! The gin and grapefruit juice make a simple, tasty drink. LOVE it!
I like the idea of making grapefruit ice cubes to avoid a watered-down cocktail. I'll have to try this one!
Looks amazing! I can't wait to give this a try!
I've got to try this refreshing greyhound cocktail soon!
I love trying new drinks during summer! This one sounds amazing!
Oh! I'm totally craving this right now! I need this cocktail this weekend!
Oh wow! What a refreshing and cooling drink! Perfect after working in the yard all day! My husband especially loved this drink. Definitely, one I will make again!
I love grapefruit juice in drinks! This was so refreshing! I took your suggestion and added a splash of Sprite to the drink for a little bubble action. It was really good. I might change it up and use Squirt next time to maintain the grapefruit flavor but still add the lovely bubbles. Super delish. Thanks!
Perfect for our ladies night out. Thanks for sharing. Will try this recipe.
Got another drink to try! I'm sure my girlfriends would love these for brunch. Thanks for sharing the recipe. xoxo
Yum! I usually mix pink lemonade with vodka. Grapefruit juice sounds delicious!