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A spicy salty dog cocktail is a drink made with hot sauce, salt, and other spices. It is usually served in a glass with ice and a garnish.
A spicy salty dog cocktail is an easy drink to make that goes well with just about anything.
How To Make A Spicy Salty Dog
Have you ever had a Salty Dog?
It is just vodka and fresh grapefruit juice with a salt rim. So easy, so delicious. I think grapefruit juice is so refreshing so it is the perfect summer cocktail for me!
- Start by making a jalapeno simple syrup by simmering water, sugar, and fresh jalapeno slices until thickened and syrupy
- To make the cocktails, rum a lime wedge along the rims of 2 glasses and dip into a plate of coarse salt
Fill glasses with ice - Combine grapefruit juice, vodka, and simple syrup in a shaker glass filled with ice; shake until chilled
- Strain into the prepared glasses
- Garnish with extra jalapeno slices, if desired
Spicy Salty Dog – freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, vodka, and jalapenos! So refreshing and delicious, the perfect spicy cocktail recipe.
To make the spicy simple syrup, combine sugar, water, and sliced jalapeno in a small saucepan. Simmer for about 8 minutes, until it has thickened to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat. You can store this in the fridge for several days.
To make the cocktails, run a slice of grapefruit along the rims of 2 glasses and dip into kosher salt. Fill with ice.
Combine grapefruit juice, vodka, and simple syrup to taste in a shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain over the prepared glasses. Serve immediately with extra jalapeno slices as garnish, if desired.
Ingredients
Directions
To make the spicy simple syrup, combine sugar, water, and sliced jalapeno in a small saucepan. Simmer for about 8 minutes, until it has thickened to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat. You can store this in the fridge for several days.
To make the cocktails, run a slice of grapefruit along the rims of 2 glasses and dip into kosher salt. Fill with ice.
Combine grapefruit juice, vodka, and simple syrup to taste in a shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain over the prepared glasses. Serve immediately with extra jalapeno slices as garnish, if desired.
How to Garnish Your Funky Flavored Drink with Anything You Want?
There are many ways to garnish your drink, but not all of them are easy. The key is to be creative and think outside the box.
Garnishing a drink can be fun and exciting, but it can also be a little difficult. The key is to use ingredients that you like and has on hand, as well as using tools that make the process easier.
Conclusion
The best way for you to get creative with your next cocktail is to use this recipe as a starting point and then add your own personal touch.
