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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!

Red Hound Cranberry Vodka Cocktail in gold etched glass, gold jigger in background

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The Red Hound Cocktail in a rocks glass and garnished with cranberries and straws, on a wooden table.

Cranberry Grapefruit Cocktail

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!

The Red Hound Cocktail in a rocks glass and garnished with cranberries and straws, on a wooden table.

 

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Red Hound Cranberry Vodka Cocktail in gold etched glass, gold jigger

What Ingredients are Needed for The Red Hound?

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

The Red Hound Cocktail in a rocks glass and garnished with cranberries and straws, on a wooden table.

Rocks Glasses / Paper Straws / Shaker

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The Red Hound Cocktail made with cranberry, fresh grapefruit, elderflower liqueur and vodka, in a rocks glass and garnished with cranberries and straws, on a wooden table.
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!

Ingredients

For the Red Hound

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!

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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Rachael @ Love Yourself Green

Thursday 12th of February 2015

This sounds so good! Greyhounds are making me remember a weird night... I drank too many once when I was the "manager" of a professional wrestler and I could barely get out of the ring one night, so they carried me off - but we made it look like it was part of the show (I think)! Lol. That stuff will get ya. Haha.

Trisha Hughes

Thursday 12th of February 2015

Ok, I have really been wanting to get into cocktails lately! I love your ideas, they are always so clever!

The 'Noms.

Thursday 12th of February 2015

Thanks! We try to keep the ideas fresh and the drinks tasty!

Cynthia Cover

Tuesday 10th of February 2015

Wow, with the black and white ribbon straws it really looks amazing! Oh, I need one of those now :)

cleaneatingveggiegirl

Monday 9th of February 2015

I love that this is made with grapefruit juice! It sounds super refreshing!!

The 'Noms.

Monday 9th of February 2015

It is so fresh! The just squeezed juice makes the drink!

Jamie | Jamie's Recipes

Monday 9th of February 2015

Such a great looking drink! I have been a big craft beer drinker as of late but all these cocktails you keep posting are inspiring me.

The 'Noms.

Monday 9th of February 2015

Thanks! That's so funny! We used to be big craft beer drinkers, and now we have turned to cocktails!

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