WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS GREYHOUND COCKTAIL RECIPE

• Two ingredients and perfectly balanced
  
• Clean, refreshing, and not sweet
  
• Fast to make… no shaking required
  
• Easy to adjust to your taste
  
• A true old-school cocktail

Greyhound Cocktail

This is not a fussy drink. You pour it. You stir it. You drink it.

Grapefruit does all the talking here. The gin just shows up and behaves. And when both are good? The whole thing clicks.

This Greyhound cocktail recipe is the one you make when you want something cold and sharp, not cute. No garnish gymnastics. No syrupy nonsense. No trip to the store for a special liqueur.

It’s simple on purpose. And that’s why it works.

Grapefruit too tart for your taste buds? Try a Gin Daisy or Gin Fizz instead! While both are made with fresh lemon juice, they include simple syrup or grenadine for a touch of sweetness.

For another show-stopping sip, our B52 Shot layers three liqueurs into a beautiful cocktail that looks (and tastes) impressive and comes together in minutes.

INGREDIENT NOTES

• Gin: A clean, classic London dry works best here. Nothing floral-heavy.
  
• Grapefruit Juice: Fresh-squeezed is brightest, but good refrigerated juice is fine.
  
• Ice: Fresh ice keeps the bitterness clean instead of muddy.
  
• Lime Garnish: Optional, but adds aroma and a little extra zip.

CHAD’S RULE OF THUMB

If the gin tastes good over ice with grapefruit juice and nothing else, it’ll make a great Greyhound. If it doesn’t, the garnish won’t fix it.

SOLID, NO-ARGUMENT PICKS

These gins are clean, widely available, and behave exactly how you want in a Greyhound cocktail.

• Beefeater: Dry, classic, and juniper-forward. A perfect match for grapefruit.
  
• Tanqueray: Bold, crisp, and cuts cleanly through the juice.
  
• Bombay Sapphire: Slightly softer, good if you want a smoother finish.

These give you a Greyhound that tastes exactly like it should.

STEP-UP OPTIONS (CONNOISSEUR APPROVED)

If you want more character without overpowering the drink…

• Plymouth Gin: Rounder, slightly earthier, very balanced.
  
• Sipsmith London Dry: Clean with subtle citrus notes that play well here.
  
• Hendrick’s: Works if you like a softer, floral edge. Not traditional, but solid.

These keep the drink familiar, just more refined.

VARIATIONS

Salty Dog: Salt the rim (use lime juice) before building the drink.

Vodka Greyhound: Swap gin with vodka for a softer profile.

Extra Tart: Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

Low ABV: Use less gin and more juice.

Herb-Forward: Add a splash of lavender or rosemary syrup.

Chilled Glass: Freeze the glass for extra bite.

WHEN TO SERVE IT

• Before dinner, when you want something sharp
  
• Warm-weather afternoons
  
• Casual cocktail hour
  
• Brunch when mimosas feel too sweet
  
• Anytime you want “a drink,” not a production

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Add a lime garnish or a sprig of rosemary
  
• Great with salty snacks or nuts
  
• Pair this Greyhound cocktail with light seafood or salads
  
• Ideal for brunch, early evening, or pre-dinner drinks
  
• Serve ice-cold, always

GREYHOUND DRINK RECIPE FAQ

This Greyhound cocktail recipe delivers because it’s honest.

Gin brings alcohol and structure. Grapefruit brings acid and bitterness. Ice controls dilution so the drink stays crisp instead of harsh.

Stirring (not shaking) keeps the texture clean and the bitterness from getting aggressive.

There’s nowhere to hide here. If the gin is sloppy or the juice is flat, you’ll taste it immediately.

When it’s built right, it’s sharp, refreshing, and incredibly drinkable. That’s the point.

TOOLS NEEDED

• Rocks Glass: Keeps this drink cold without overdoing dilution
  
• Bar Spoon or Long Spoon: A gentle stir is all you need
  
• Jigger or Measuring Cup: Balance matters in this Greyhound recipe.
  
• Citrus Knife: For a clean garnish cut.

Enjoy!

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Greyhound Cocktail

Enjoy a refreshing Greyhound Cocktail, made with gin, grapefruit, and a twist of lime. It's classic, uncomplicated, and always a winner!

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Method Mixed

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cocktail

Calories 101cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup ice
• 1 1/2 ounces gin
• 5 ounces grapefruit juice
• 1 lime slice for garnish

Instructions

• BUILD: Add 1/2 cup ice to a rocks glass. Pour in 1 1/2 ounces gin and 5 ounces grapefruit juice.
• STIR: Stir with a bar spoon for about 10 seconds, until well chilled.
• GARNISH: Add 1 lime slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Make-Ahead: This cocktail is best made fresh. You can pre-chill the gin and grapefruit juice to speed things up.

Ingredient Note: Fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice gives the brightest flavor, but high-quality refrigerated juice works well too.

Variation: For a Salty Dog, run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it in kosher salt before adding ice.

Glassware Tip: A rocks glass keeps the drink cold without over-diluting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 101cal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 14mg | Sugar: 16g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg

Originally published August 2021, updated and republished February 2026

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Gin Daisy Cocktail

Are you planning a ladies night?  Looking for the ‘right’ cocktail?  The Gin Daisy is the consummate ladies cocktail.   A beautiful shade of bright pink and a fantastic flavor to match, this is going to be your new favorite.  A wonderful anytime cocktail, the Gin Daisy Cocktail goes down smooth!  

Enjoy!

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Gin Daisy Cocktail

The Gin Daisy cocktail is fruity deliciousness in a glass. This is a ladies’ classic from way back — but watch out girls, they go down real easy!

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Method Mixed

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 109cal

Author Donna Elick

Equipment

• cocktail shaker

Ingredients

• 2 ounces gin
• 1 ounces fresh lemon juice
• 1 ounce club soda
• 3/4 ounce grenadine
• Ice

Instructions

• Mix ingredients together in a cocktail shaker. Shake and pour into a cocktail.
• Garnish with a cherry in the glass and a lemon twist on the rim.
• Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 109cal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Sugar: 12g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

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Happy Thursday Slow Roasters!  Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer.  However we are still summering here in the valley of the sun (and more sun and more sun).  Warm temperatures whether in May or October call for a cold and refreshing drink.  The Gin Fizz Cocktail is a classic that deserves your attention.  Like a lemon soda with no kick, these go down really easy!

Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook – we have a virtual Ladies Night party every Thursday. 
Come and link up your favorite cocktail or dish!  Fabulous cocktails,
fantastic food and amazing company.  Its the place to be on Thursdays! 

Cocktail Tip:  If you have never tried Gin, I recommend starting with a citrus based gin like New Amsterdam, it has a flavor that is quite pleasing.  Coming from a non-gin drinker, this was quite a pleasant surprise!

Enjoy!

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Gin Fizz Cocktail

Gin Fizz

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Method Mixed

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 128cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 2 ounces gin I used New Amsterdam
• 1 ounce simple syrup
• 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 4 ounces club soda
• ice
• lemon slice

Instructions

• Combine gin, simple syrup and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake to combine. 
• Pour into a cocktail glass. Pour club soda into glass. Stir to combine. 
• Garnish with lemon slice. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 128cal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 48mg | Sugar: 22g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

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Happy Thursday, Slow Roasters!  It’s Ladies Night!  Grab a cocktail and pop over to Facebook to join our virtual Ladies Night party.

Today we present you with this gorgeous Blue Arrow Cocktail.  This drink looks like the ocean and tastes like the sunshine state.  We are celebrating with two new spirits.  Blue Curaçao is flavored with the peel of a citrus fruit that grows on the island of Curaçao.  It tastes similar to orange, with a hint of bitterness.

We used New Amsterdam Gin in this cocktail, it boasts a smooth flavor with beautiful citrus notes and a hint of juniper.  Oddly, there was a New Amsterdam rep at our local grocery store giving samples a few months ago. I had not ever tried gin, so I sampled it and was pleasantly surprised how nicely it went down.  Well, one sample and we were sold!  We bought a bottle right away. Aside from the Long Island Iced Tea we haven’t had a chance to really take her for a test run.

The triple sec, blue curacao and gin really work together to make this a striking cocktail perfect for every orange lover! 

Enjoy!

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Blue Arrow Cocktail

The triple sec, blue curacao and gin really work together to make this a striking cocktail perfect for every orange lover! Enjoy!

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Method Mixed

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 374cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 2 ounces New Amsterdam Gin
• 1 ounce Triple Sec
• 1 ounce Blue Curacao
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 1 ounce simple syrup
• ice
• maraschino cherry

Instructions

• Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Pour ingredient into the shaker. Shake, strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 374cal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 20mg | Sugar: 35g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

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