Greyhound recipe
Tart citrus meets crisp gin in a timeless, bracing refresher.
Method: Build ·
Glass: Highball glass ·
Time: 3 min ·
Difficulty: Beginner ·
Family: The Highball Family
Ingredients
- 2 oz Gin (London dry preferred)
- 4 oz Fresh grapefruit juice (Freshly squeezed)
How to make a Greyhound
- Chill a highball glass with ice cubes.
- Measure the gin directly into the prepared glass.
- Top with fresh grapefruit juice.
- Stir gently for five seconds to integrate ingredients without losing carbonation or dilution.
- Attach the grapefruit wedge to the rim and serve immediately.
Garnish
Grapefruit wedge
Pro tip
Use freshly squeezed white or pink grapefruit juice for a brighter acidity that cuts cleanly through the botanical notes of the spirit.
History of the Greyhound
Originating in the mid-20th century United States, the drink gained widespread popularity across American hotel bars and transit station diners, most notably linked to the Greyhound bus terminal restaurant chain during the 1930s and 1940s. Modern bartenders still keep Greyhound in circulation because the recipe shows a clear point of view without needless decoration.
Flavour profile
Tart, Citrus, Crisp, Refreshing
Variations
- Salty Dog — Rim the highball glass with coarse sea salt before pouring.
- Italian Greyhound — Add a 0.5 oz float of Campari for bitter herbal complexity.
- Vodka Greyhound — Substitute the gin with unflavored vodka for a cleaner, neutral profile.
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