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Greyhound in a highball, drawn with its ingredient layers

Greyhound recipe

BuiltHighballCubed ice11% ABV160 kcal

The Greyhound is a built vodka cocktail, made with vodka and grapefruit juice, served in a highball over ice. It is citrusy.

Strength: about 11% ABV in the glass, roughly 16 g of alcohol and about 160 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

Greyhound ingredients

Vodka50 ml (1¾ oz)
Grapefruit juice120 ml (4 oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Greyhound

  1. Fill a highball with ice.
  2. Pour the ingredients in order, topping last.
  3. Lift once gently with a barspoon.
  4. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Glass
Highball
Ice
Cubed
Garnish
Grapefruit wedge
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Greyhound: quick answers

How strong is a Greyhound?
About 11% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 16 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Greyhound?
About 160 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Greyhound served in?
A highball, over ice cubes.
How many ingredients does a Greyhound have?
2 in total: vodka and grapefruit juice. Simple enough to make at home.

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