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Greyhound
Posted: July 17, 2026
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The Greyhound is one of the most effortlessly elegant low-effort cocktails in the canon — just vodka (or gin) and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice over ice. Named for the Greyhound Bus Company's dining car where the drink was once a staple, it's been a brunch and happy-hour staple since the 1930s. Its secret is fresh-squeezed grapefruit: the balance of bitter pith, sweet fruit, and tart acidity does all the heavy lifting, turning a two-ingredient drink into something genuinely refreshing and sophisticated.
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass or rocks glass with ice.
- Pour in vodka and grapefruit juice.
- Stir briefly to combine.
- Garnish with a grapefruit wheel or wedge on the rim.
- Note: For a Salty Dog, rim the glass with salt before building the drink.