Italian Greyhound recipe
Vodka and tart grapefruit meet a bitter botanical backbone.
Method: Build ·
Glass: Highball glass ·
Time: 3 min ·
Difficulty: Beginner ·
Family: The Highball Family
Ingredients
- 2 oz Vodka
- 4 oz Fresh pink grapefruit juice
- 0.5 oz Campari
How to make a Italian Greyhound
- Fill a highball glass with quality ice cubes.
- Pour the vodka and fresh pink grapefruit juice directly into the glass.
- Add the Campari, letting it layer or sink slightly into the mixture.
- Stir gently for five seconds to chill and combine ingredients.
- Garnish with a fresh grapefruit half-wheel on the rim.
Garnish
Grapefruit half-wheel
Pro tip
Use freshly squeezed pink grapefruit juice rather than bottled to balance the bitter quinine notes of Campari with natural sweetness.
History of the Italian Greyhound
While the classic American Greyhound dates back to the mid-20th century, the exact origin of incorporating an Italian bitter component remains informal and undocumented, evolving organically across contemporary craft bars. Modern bartenders still keep Italian Greyhound in circulation because the recipe shows a clear point of view without needless decoration.
Flavour profile
Tart, Bitter, Citrus, Refreshing
Variations
- Gin Greyhound — Substitute gin for vodka to emphasize herbal botanical notes.
- Solerno Greyhound — Swap Campari for blood orange liqueur for a sweeter, richer citrus profile.
- Mezcal Greyhound — Use smoky artisanal mezcal in place of vodka for a rustic, earthy dimension.
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