Spicy Grapefruit Zing

This cocktail, known as the Spicy Grapefruit Zing, is a booze-free twist on the classic Salty Dog cocktail. It offers a zesty and fiery combination of fresh pink grapefruit juice, dark brown sugar, and a hint of Sriracha, all served in a salt-rimmed coupe glass. It's the perfect choice for those seeking a refreshing and spicy mocktail option.

Spicy Grapefruit Zing

A zesty and fiery booze-free twist on the classic Salty Dog cocktail.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 4.50 ounces fresh pink grapefruit juice (from 3/4 large grapefruit), spent skins reserved
  • 1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar, loosely packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sriracha

Instructions

  1. Moisten the rim of a coupe glass by running the already-squeezed grapefruit skin around the rim. Dip the glass into salt and set aside.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  3. Pour grapefruit juice, Sriracha, and brown sugar into the cocktail shaker.
  4. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds.
  5. Strain the mixture into the salt-rimmed coupe glass.
  6. Serve immediately.