By Ranita Ray
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Are you a rare art aficionado who delves into everything? Then the Greyhound Cocktail is a must-have. Indeed, that name caused a stir. All of us are familiar with the greyhound dog breed. How did a beverage come to be known as that? Here is the Greyhound cocktail's history, facts and recipe.
Grapefruit juice and clear spirits like gin are all needed to make the classic Greyhound drink. Modifications occurred throughout time.
Harry Craddock's 1930 "Savoy Cocktail Book" describes the Greyhound Cocktail for the first time. Gin, grapefruit juice, and ice make up this traditional cocktail from Craddock's book.
The "greyhound" drink wasn't named until 1945. Harper's Magazine popularised the term under the pretext that it was commonly consumed at Greyhound bus stations, notably Post House, an eatery.
The drink spread quickly due to the many out-of-towners dining at Greyhound Bus stations. In the US, vodka replaced gin in Greyhound Cocktails around 1950.
Adding sweetened cranberry juice makes Sea Breeze. Italian Greyhound substitutes Campari and vodka for gin. Salt your glass's rim to create a Salty Dog.
The classic recipe of Greyhound Cocktail uses gin. But the popular spirit has been vodka. You can choose your alcohol base.
60ml vodka or gin 120 ml Grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed Ice cubes Lime wheel for garnish
Pick up a martini or any glass of your choice and fill it halfway with ice. Fill the glass with vodka or gin.
Add grapefruit juice to the alcoholic spirit, then swirl it quickly. Garnish with a lime wheel for that extra touch.