This Easy Greyhound Recipe Will Elevate Your Next Brunch Date

This Easy Greyhound Recipe Will Elevate Your Next Brunch Date

Everything You Need to Know About the Greyhound

As the weather warms and the sun beckons, there are few things as sublime as enjoying a leisurely brunch outdoors. Enter the Greyhound cocktail—a refreshing blend of citrus and spirit that effortlessly elevates your mid-morning rendezvous. This easy-to-make libation brings a touch of sophistication to your brunch table, perfectly complementing the laid-back vibes of a sunny morning. Made equally well with either vodka or gin, the latter of which is similar to the French Blonde, recently popularized as Taylor Swift's cocktail of choice.

Greyhound

Prep Time3 min
Yield1 Cocktail
Base SpiritVodka or Gin

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Vodka or Gin
  • 3 oz Pink Grapefruit Juice
  • Lime Wedge, for garnish
  • Ice
This Easy Greyhound Recipe Will Elevate Your Next Brunch Date

Instructions

  1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  2. Pour in gin or vodka and top with grapefruit juice.
  3. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Pro Tip
Try lightly charring the lime wedge before garnishing. This adds a subtle smoky flavor that complements the citrus notes of the cocktail, elevating it to new heights.

Greyhound Riff

For a sophisticated spin on the traditional Greyhound, try crafting a Greyhound Martini by substituting the rocks glass for a chilled martini glass.