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The Greyhound

Written by: Scott van Dort
SV
Skill Level

Easy

Preparation Time

3 Minutes

Glass Type

Highball Glass

Ingredients

Parts ml
Number of Servings
1

The Greyhound cocktail fuses vodka with grapefruit juice for a refreshingly tart taste and vibrant citrus notes. This pink cocktail’s melody of crisp and tangy makes it ideal for a variety of occasions.

Our simple Greyhound recipe is easy to craft and perfect for at-home bartenders of all experiences and levels. Plus, with a few simple swaps you can tweak the taste to suit your preference.

Discover how to make a Greyhound drink and get ready to splash, stir and serve a showstopper.

How To Make the greyhound cocktail

Bar tools you’ll need

Jigger

Peeler

How to Mix

  • Fill a Highball Glass with ice cubes.
  • Use a jigger to measure and pour Absolut Grapefruit into the glass.
  • Peel a grapefruit, then juice it using a centrifugal juicer or blender.
  • Measure and pour the grapefruit juice into the glass.
  • Use a peeler to create a grapefruit twist to garnish your drink.

Watch Rico make a Greyhound cocktail!

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ALL ABOUT THE GREYHOUND COCKTAIL

This is some good s**t! It tastes like grapefruit.

Rico Dynan

Bartender and Global Brand Ambassador

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