Salty Clifford Spritz

Name: Salty Clifford Spritz
Ingredients: 2 oz Hibiscus-Infused Monkey In Paradise Vodka; 2 oz Grapefruit Juice; 1/2 oz Lime Juice; 1/2 oz Spicy Tumeric Syrup; 1 ea Soda Water

By Mike Vander Horn

Submitted on: March 15, 2022

Refreshing

Seasonal

The Salty Dog is an older cocktail but it checks out, simply vodka or gin with grapefruit and a salted rim. Can’t be bad, right? Of course, I take these things to 11 so I had to make it crafty. First, I chose vodka, which if you know me you know I am NOT a huge fan, but there is wisdom in it’s use: infusions. Also, Monkey in Paradise happens to be super smooth due to 7-times distillation, so as far as vodka goes it’s a damn good one. I went with hibiscus here for a slight florality to compliment...

Ingredients

2 oz
Hibiscus-Infused Monkey In Paradise Vodka

2 oz
Grapefruit Juice

1/2 oz
Lime Juice

1/2 oz
Spicy Tumeric Syrup

1 ea
Soda Water

Instructions

Garnish

Grapefruit and Fennel Salt Rim

Build

Shake & Double Strain

Glass

Estimated strength

About 13% ABV (estimate)

By Mike Vander Horn

Mixologist

I hope to see my creations out in the wild!

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Add everything except soda to a shaker tin with ice and short shake. Double strain into a salted highball glass over a clear ice spear. Top with soda water.

Editor's Note

Hibiscus-infused vodka meets turmeric syrup and a fennel salt rim in this elevated take on the classic Salty Dog. The savory, earthy finish transforms the familiar citrus profile.