Lavender Salty Dog

This elegant twist on the classic Salty Dog combines vodka with fresh grapefruit and lemon juice, elevated by floral lavender sea salt and aromatic fennel bitters. Tart, zesty, and herbaceous, this refreshing cocktail offers a sophisticated balance of citrus brightness and botanical depth. Perfect for brunches, happy hours, or anytime you want a drink that feels just a little bit fancy.

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Cocktail Making 5

Total Time 5

Course Drinks

Cuisine Cocktail

Servings cocktail

Calories 188 kcal

Equipment

Best shaker for any cocktail
Mason Jar cocktail shaker lid
Coupe glass
Channel Knife

Ingredients

2 oz Tito’s Vodka or sub gin if you prefer a botanical base
½ oz fresh grapefruit juice or use grapefruit liqueur for more punch
½ oz fresh lemon juice
½ oz simple syrup adjust to taste
2 dashes fennel bitters you can order it here
Lavender sea salt 2 parts coarse sea salt + 1 part dried culinary lavender
Dehydrated grapefruit slice

Instructions

Rim the glass: Wet the edge of a martini or coupe glass with lemon juice and dip into lavender sea salt (recipe below) to coat.
Shake it up: Add vodka, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, and fennel bitters to a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until chilled.
Strain into your prepared glass.

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Notes

Lavender Sea Salt Recipe

Grind the sea salt and lavender together until the lavender is broken down and well mixed into the salt. You want it fine enough to stick to the rim of your glass without overpowering each sip. Store in a small jar—it’ll last for months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.04gSaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 1mg

Keyword edible flowers, vodka

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