DOTD For Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Something Salty, Like You!
Today’s DOTD - Drink Of The Day - is a Salty Dog, because today, August 26, is National Dog Day!
Sure, there are other similar special days, like National Puppy Day, but National Dog Day is clearly the all-encompassing celebration. Besides, almost everybody likes dogs..
The Salty Dog is a simple cocktail in the family of highballs. It’s made from gin (or vodka), grapefruit juice and salt. It’s a refreshing, tall drink, perfectly suited for the dog days of summer. And since it’s a close relative of the Greyhound (but obviously not breed specific), the Salty Dog fits the bill for National Dog Day.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’re going to need for this drink:
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