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$1.89
cost
172
cal
12.8%
ABV
4/5
NA score
1.33
std drinks
8g
sugar
Salty Dog
An easy vodka cocktail built on vodka.
The Recipe
- vodka2 oz
- grapefruit juice4 oz
- salt0.25 oz
Flavor Profile
Cost
Cost Breakdown
Pour cost
$1.89
Bar price
$13–$16
You save
$11.11
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| vodka | 2 oz | $1.58 |
| grapefruit juice | 4 oz | $0.31 |
| salt | 0.25 oz | $0.00 |
| Total pour cost | $1.89 | |
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Calories
172
Sugar
8g
ABV
12.8%
Std drinks
1.33
| Ingredient | Calories | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| vodka | 128 | 74.4% |
| grapefruit juice | 44 | 25.6% |
| salt | 0 | 0% |
Carbs: 9.2g
Alcohol: 18.7g
Volume: 6.3 oz
Zero-Proof
Non-Alcoholic Version
4/5Convertibility
Original cost
$1.89
Zero-proof cost
$2.52
| Original | Replacement | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| vodka | Ritual Zero Proof Vodka Alternative(Ritual) | $2.21 |
| grapefruit juice | Kept | $0.31 |
| salt | Kept | $0.00 |
Flavor notes
This recipe converts cleanly because citrus, dilution, and modifiers still do most of the work.
Pairs Well With
smoked salmonpickled snackscaviar chipsoystersshrimp cocktailcevichegrilled fishcroissantseggs benedictfried chickenwafflessalted nutsmarinated olivesfried artichokesdeviled eggs
Common Questions
- What ingredients do I need for a Salty Dog?
- 2 oz vodka, 4 oz grapefruit juice, 0.25 oz salt.
- How much does a Salty Dog cost to make at home?
- The estimated pour cost for a Salty Dog is $1.89 using standard US retail bottle prices.
- How many calories are in a Salty Dog?
- A Salty Dog has approximately 172 calories, with 12.8% ABV and 8g of sugar.
- Can I make a non-alcoholic Salty Dog?
- Yes — the Salty Dog has a convertibility score of 4/5. The zero-proof version costs approximately $2.52.