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Perro Salado Tequila Salty Dog Recipe

Experience a zesty Tex-Mex twist on the classic Salty Dog cocktail! This vibrant recipe, inspired by a Savour magazine feature on the best of Tex-Mex, uses the sweetness of Texas red grapefruit (like Ruby-Sweets or Rio Stars, if you can find them!) to create a truly unforgettable drink. Perfect for a hot summer day or a fiesta with friends, this tequila-based cocktail is easy to make and endlessly customizable. Feel free to double the tequila for an extra kick (hehe!).

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 116.4 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.9 (11 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Perro Salado Tequila Salty Dog

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How to Make Perro Salado Tequila Salty Dog

  1. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a tall glass. Dip the rim into a shallow saucer filled with coarse sea salt.
  2. Fill the glass about 1/3 full with ice.
  3. Add 2 ounces of tequila and the juice of 1/2 a lime.
  4. Top the glass with 4 ounces of fresh grapefruit juice.
  5. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy responsibly!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

94g

Fat

0g

Carbs

9g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American For 1 Or 2 5 Ingredients Or Less Beverages Fruit Mexican Easy No Cook Beginner Cook Vegan Vegetarian Cocktails Dietary Citrus Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less Technique