Spicy Salty Pup

This cocktail is a refreshing and spicy twist on the classic Salty Dog. It combines the tangy citrus flavor of fresh pink grapefruit juice with a kick of heat from Sriracha, balanced by a hint of sweetness from dark brown sugar. With a salt-rimmed glass to enhance the flavors, this booze-free concoction is perfect for anyone looking for a flavorful, non-alcoholic beverage option.

Spicy Salty Pup

A refreshing, spicy, and alcohol-free take on the classic Salty Dog cocktail, featuring fresh pink grapefruit juice, Sriracha, and a hint of dark brown sugar, garnished with a salt rim.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 4.50 ounces fresh pink grapefruit juice (from 3/4 large grapefruit), spent skins reserved
  • 1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sriracha

Instructions

  1. Moisten the rim of a coupe glass by running the squeezed grapefruit skin around the rim.
  2. Dip the moistened rim of the glass into the kosher salt, ensuring an even layer of salt sticks to the rim, and set the glass aside.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  4. Pour the fresh pink grapefruit juice, Sriracha, and dark brown sugar into the cocktail shaker.
  5. Shake the mixture until well chilled, approximately 15 seconds.
  6. Strain the chilled mixture into the salt-rimmed coupe glass.
  7. Serve immediately.