The Red Hound Cranberry Cocktail

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Last Updated on January 30, 2024 by Leah Hall

The Red Hound is a twist on a classic vodka cranberry cocktail! Read below for the history, cheers!

This cocktail is an update on the classic cocktail called the Greyhound, which was reputed to have been concocted by the famous American bartender Harry Craddock in the 1920s and was mentioned in his Savoy Cocktail book that was published in 1930.  The Greyhound was originally a simple mix of grapefruit juice and gin on crushed ice, but as vodka gained popularity, the gin was swapped out for vodka, so it has become a classic vodka cocktail!

Or, make a great Christmas cocktail with our cranberry Ornament Cocktail!

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In the Red Hound, we add a bit of cranberry infused simple syrup and St. Germain elderflower liqueur to add a sweet and floral component that makes the drink less bitter and adds a bit more color. The added sweetness makes the Red Hound a bit more approachable than the original Greyhound, countering the bitterness of the grapefruit that some drinkers may find hard to drink. 

You could also replace the vodka with gin to add a bit more complexity and herbal flavors. Try the gin and grapefruit combo in our French Tart cocktail! This vodka cranberry cocktail is sure to please all year round!

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What Ingredients are Needed for The Red Hound?

• Vodka
• Grapefruit Juice
• St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
• Cranberry Simple Syrup

Rocks Glasses / Paper Straws / Shaker

Cheers!

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Yield: 1

The Red Hound - A Vodka Cocktail

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes

A perfect cocktail for anytime of year, this one is refreshing and floral. This vodka cranberry cocktail is sure to please!

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Ingredients

For the Red Hound

• 2 ounces vodka
• 2 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
• .75 ounce St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
• .75 ounce cranberry simple syrup

Instructions

Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice and allow glass to chill.

Halfway fill a shaker with ice, pour vodka, St Germain, grapefruit juice and cranberry simple into it.

Shake and pour into rocks glass. Garnish with a grapefruit peel or cranberries.

Cheers!

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 269Total Fat: 3.3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1mgCarbohydrates: 21.3gFiber: 0.6gSugar: 19.4gProtein: 0.4g

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