How to Brewch: Grapefruit Greyhound

Grapefruit Greyhound - Brewch Remix

Brewch Flavor: Grapefruit Blend
Difficulty: Easy
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Trend Source: The Greyhound and its salted-rim cousin the Salty Dog are trending as the low-effort, low-sugar summer highball of choice
Theme: Refreshing Summer

A crisp grapefruit greyhound -- two ingredients, all refreshment.

1. Cocktail Version

Ingredients

• 7 drops Brewch Grapefruit Blend
• 2 oz vodka
• 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
• 4 oz soda water
• Ice | Grapefruit wedge for garnish (salt rim optional for a Salty Dog)

Method

1. Add Brewch Grapefruit Blend, vodka, and lime juice to an ice-filled highball glass.
2. Top with soda water and stir gently.
3. For a Salty Dog, rim the glass with salt before building.
4. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.

Base spirit: Vodka (40% ABV) | ABV: low (approx 9-11%) | Glass: Highball glass

2. Mocktail Version (Zero-Proof)

Swaps

• Replace vodka -> 2 oz soda water (6 oz total) or tonic for a touch of bitterness
• Keep: 7 drops Brewch Grapefruit Blend, lime juice

Method

Build Brewch Grapefruit Blend and lime juice over ice. Top with soda water or tonic and garnish.

Zero-proof base: Soda water or tonic | ABV: zero

3. Seltzer Version

Grapefruit Hibiscus Seltzer (single 8 oz / 240 ml glass)

• 4 drops Brewch Grapefruit Blend
• 1 drop Brewch Hibiscus (accent)
• 8 oz / 240 ml cold sparkling water
• Garnish: Grapefruit wedge

Method

1. Fill a glass with ice and add 8 oz cold sparkling water.
2. Add 4 drops Brewch Grapefruit Blend plus 1 drop Brewch Hibiscus, then stir gently.
3. Garnish and serve immediately.

Seltzer dosing: 3-5 drops primary per 8 oz glass; add accents 1 drop at a time.

4. Why It Works

Grapefruit Blend is a balanced red-and-white grapefruit mix with good acidity and only light sweetness, minus the harsh rind bitterness -- which is precisely what makes a Greyhound so drinkable. No juicing, no pulp, just clean citrus.

5. Pro Tip

A salt rim turns this into a Salty Dog and tames any lingering bitterness. For brunch, build it in a pitcher and let everyone rim their own glass.