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by Todd + Diane

This salty chihuahua co*cktail was one of our first recipe posts back in 2009, an oldie but goodie. It’s fun to see how our photography and garden has changed over the years! We had just planted a new set of citrus trees. One of which is our Red Rio Grapefruit. Now this tequila co*cktail with grapefruit juice is on our regular rotation. In honor of our happy little grapefruit tree, we are going to celebrate a hand callousing week with a Salty Chihuahua co*cktail.

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Salty Chihuahua Recipe

After a couple months of no serious gardening, we have gone fruit tree crazy. Those who have seen our garden tour video, will already know that for an urban home, we have a decent amount of fruit trees. We want more! This last week we have added 6 new fruit trees and we are still hunting down a couple rare trees to add to the family: over 40 fruit trees. With all of the new additions, we have had a labor intensive week of building new planters, re-potting, and rearranging our landscape. Our grapefruit tree is giving us so much fruit, now it’s time for this refreshing salty chihuahua co*cktail. This drink has grapefruit juice, tequila and some orange liqueur. It’s simple, yet so refreshing and delicious. Also, we aren’t telling what our new trees are yet. That post will have to wait until after we acquire all of the season’s new delights. (Yes, we may even do an updated garden tour video after everything is settled in!) But we are happy to share that many of our old stand-bys are now able to find new root room in their updated locations.

Kinda like a Margarita?

Yes the salty chihuahua is similar to a margarita, but instead of lime juice you use much more grapefruit juice. But there is no simple syrup in a salty chihuahua. This co*cktail is slightly more bitter coming from the grapefruit juice and a little more acidic. Think of a salty chihuahua as grapefruit juice spiked with tequila and there you have it.

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Salty Dog co*cktail vs Salty Chihuahua co*cktail

The classic salty dog co*cktail is made with vodka or vodka, grapefruit juice and a salted rim. This tequila version of a Salty Dog co*cktail is the Salty Chihuahua. Currently, it is one of Diane’s current favorite co*cktails. The combination of fresh grapefruit juice, tequila, and the salt make a bright, refreshing co*cktail. Perfect for the rest of you who have to imagine what it is like to be in warm and sunny weather. Make this for all those who love grapefruit juice. It’s also perfect for brunch! P.S. Don’t short cut and leave off salting the rim, because it completes the co*cktail drink.

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Salty Chihuahua co*cktail

The better the grapefruit juice you have, the better the co*cktail. If you have the time, squeeze some fresh juice. If your grapefruit juice is particularly tart, add a splash of simple syrup to taste.

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Ingredients

  • 5 ounces (150ml) fresh Grapefruit Juice
  • 2 ounces (60ml) Tequila
  • 1 ounce (30ml) Orange Liquer (Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, etc.)
  • kosher or sea salt

Instructions

  • Rub the rim of an old fashion glass with a bit of the grapefruit. Swirl the rim through a small pile of kosher or sea salt to salt the rim.

  • Add grapefruit juice, tequila, and the orange liquer in an ice filled shaker, and shake until nicely chilled (@ 15 seconds).

  • Put a few large cubes of ice into your old fashion glass. Strain the co*cktail into the glass and enjoy.

Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 283kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 6mg, Potassium: 230mg, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin C: 38mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 1mg

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: co*cktails

Calories: 283

Try Oro Blanco Juice

If you want to try another delicious version, try replacing the grapefruit juice for oro blanco grapefruit. This is a white grapefruit with so much wonderful flavor and it’s less acidic than regular grapefruilt. Oro blanco is sweeter, less bitter and very aromatic. It’s also called “white gold”! Enjoy this salty chihuahua co*cktail with oro blanco!

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26 comments on “Salty Chihuahua, A Grapefruit co*cktail”

  1. Brenda February 15, 2024 @ 4:53 pm Reply

    This is my favorite co*cktail I’ve tried. It’s so refreshing and just great year round.Salty Chihuahua co*cktail Recipe with Grapefruit | White On Rice (9)

  2. Paula Maack January 21, 2009 @ 8:58 pm Reply

    Yum city!!

  3. Denise January 20, 2009 @ 6:47 pm Reply

    Our friends Jeff & Andy were just making these at their house last weekend with all the wonderful grapefruits from their Palm Springs pad – sounds so good!Salty Chihuahua co*cktail Recipe with Grapefruit | White On Rice (10)

  4. Amanda January 19, 2009 @ 8:45 pm Reply

    These were so great! The colors are so alluring…maybe I’ll try this again next with pomelo. Thanks for bringing it this to our radar! Salty Chihuahua co*cktail Recipe with Grapefruit | White On Rice (11)

  5. Food Woolf January 19, 2009 @ 3:27 pm Reply

    Your pictures are so juicy I can practically taste that drink! (smacking her lips) Can’t wait to try this recipe!

  6. Scott at Realepicurean January 19, 2009 @ 12:31 pm Reply

    I love grapefruit to wake me up before work in the morning but can’t imagine a shot of tequila would do my career much good!

    Will have to wait until it warms up before trying this one in an evening, methinks.

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FAQs

What is the difference between a Greyhound drink and a salty dog? ›

A salty dog is a co*cktail of gin and grapefruit juice, served in a highball glass with a salted rim. The salt is the only difference between a salty dog and a greyhound. Historically a gin drink, it is believed to date back to the 1920s.

What is the name for a drink made from grapefruit juice and vodka? ›

The Greyhound is a tangy, citrus-edged combination of vodka and grapefruit juice that has evolved over time into a great drink.

Why is it called salty dog co*cktail? ›

It is a variation of the Greyhound, which is a gin and grapefruit juice co*cktail. The Salty Dog gets its name from the salt that is rimmed on the glass.

What is a Greyhound with tequila called? ›

It's popular in Mexico, where it supersedes the classic margarita. It's fresh-tasting and therefore refreshing. The Paloma co*cktail is the first cousin to the American Salty Dog co*cktail, which is mae with grapefruit juice and gin or vodka. If you skip the salted rim, that version is known simply as a Greyhound.

What is a navy Salty Dog? ›

Salty Dog is a nickname for an ornery Sailor or a U.S. Marine who has spent much of his life aboard a ship at sea. A Salty Dog is also called old salt or true grit.

What is the difference between a Salty Dog and a paloma? ›

What Is the Difference Between a Salty Dog and a Paloma? A Paloma also uses pink grapefruit juice, but it typically calls for tequila rather than gin or vodka. Additionally, most Paloma recipes call for soda water and the salted rim is not necessary.

What is in a Greyhound co*cktail? ›

A greyhound is a co*cktail consisting of grapefruit juice and gin mixed and served over ice. If the rim of the glass has been salted, the drink is instead called a salty dog. Shake gin and grapefruit juice in co*cktail shaker. Strain into a highball glass.

What is a Moscow Mule drink called? ›

A Moscow mule is a co*cktail made with vodka, ginger beer and lime juice, garnished with a slice or wedge of lime, and a sprig of mint. The drink, being a type of buck, is sometimes called vodka buck.

What is a salamander drink? ›

2 oz Spicy Strawberry Citrus-infused tequila or mezcal. 1 1/2 oz pineapple juice. 1/2 oz fresh lime juice.

What is a white dog drink? ›

In Kentucky, buffalo carved a pathway followed by America's first explorers. Those brave pioneers distilled whiskey using traditional methods and drank it right off the still. They called it White Dog. This raw distillate was clear, un-aged and had a hint of sweet corn.

Why is it called a Greyhound co*cktail? ›

The greyhound co*cktail recipe first cropped up in The Savoy co*cktail Book, a 1930 cookbook by Harry Craddock. It wasn't until 1945 that the drink was officially called a “greyhound” in print, by Harper's Magazine—supposedly because it was a popular co*cktail at Greyhound bus terminals.

What is bird dog drink? ›

Pour grapefruit juice, Sriracha, and brown sugar into co*cktail shaker. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds, and strain into salt-rimmed coupe glasses.

What is dog vodka? ›

Hera The Dog Vodka, the only spirit created specifically to raise funds for animal rescues.

What is vodka and cranberry juice called? ›

The Cape Cod or Cape Codder is a type of co*cktail consisting of vodka and cranberry juice. Some recipes also call for squeezing a lime wedge over the glass and dropping it into the drink.

What is vodka and tequila called? ›

Vodquila, It's What Happens When Vodka Meets Tequila.

Why is a greyhound drink called a Greyhound? ›

The greyhound co*cktail recipe first cropped up in The Savoy co*cktail Book, a 1930 cookbook by Harry Craddock. It wasn't until 1945 that the drink was officially called a “greyhound” in print, by Harper's Magazine—supposedly because it was a popular co*cktail at Greyhound bus terminals.

What's in the drink Greyhound? ›

The Greyhound is a two-part classic co*cktail composed of gin or vodka and grapefruit juice. It's simple, tart and refreshing—perfect for when you're looking for something easy to sip, or as a classic brunch option.

What is a Salty Dog without salt called? ›

Here's a classic that will appeal to grapefruit lovers: a Salty Dog is made with grapefruit juice and vodka or gin. If you add salt to the rim, it's a Salty Dog; if you leave off the salt, it's a Greyhound. And if you substitute tequila for the vodka or gin, you've got yourself a Salty Chihuahua.

What is the origin of the Salty Dog? ›

There are several origin stories in circulation about this co*cktail's birth. According to some accounts, the first iteration of the Salty Dog dates back to the 1950s. The story goes that a man named George Jessel made a crucial addition to the Greyhound co*cktail by introducing a salted rim.

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