9 Refreshing Cocktails for Dog Lovers: It’s More Than Just the Greyhound

Have you ever ordered a drink just because of the name? It’s hard to resist, say, a “Salty Chihuahua,” when you’re the proud owner of a real life salty Chihuahua. Here are nine cocktails with adorable, dog-inspired names and the recipes so you can make them at home. A note for clarity: these cocktails are named for dogs but should be consumed by adult humans. Dogs and drinks don’t mix—unless it’s doggie beer, of course.

2. The Bloodhound

This savory cocktail was popular in London in the 1920s. Did it get its name for looking like a bloodhound, or just for being English like one? You can crush the strawberries and add them in or use them as a garnish.

5. The Bulldog Smash

This fruity take on a Whiskey Smash is on the advanced side. Muddle the peach, lemon, syrup, and mint together, then add the bourbon and Cointreau. Strain it and serve over crushed ice. If you’re not in the mood to smash, you can make a drink called the Bulldog, which is just gin, orange juice, and ginger ale.

7. The French Bulldog

This drink gets its name from the combination of Bulldog gin and French ingredients like crème de cassis and elderflower (so French, right?) But it is also a little high-maintenance like its dog counterpart. Also like its dog counterpart, it takes a little shaking and straining.

4-6 oz. Bulldog Gin

1 oz. elderflower syrup

3/4 oz. simple syrup

1/2 oz. crème de cassis

2-3 sage leaves

8. The Asta Collins

This refreshing drink is a take on the Astor Martini, named after Asta, the dog in The Thin Man. Asta is a real booze hound in this classic film so it’s appropriate that she have a cocktail named for her.

2 oz. vodka

.5 oz. lime juice

1 oz grapefruit juice

.5 oz simple syrup

.5 oz campari

Soda water

9. The Pomeranian

Bouncy and bright, this sassy cocktail has as much attitude as its namesake. Whether you add more fruit flavors or keep it simple with grapefruit and pomegranate, this drink is a ball of fun. Garnish it with a sprig of mint to keep it fresh.

1.5 oz pomegranate vodka

2 oz grapefruit juice

1 tbsb honey

OR

2 oz white rum

1 oz pomegranate juice

1/2 oz triple sec

1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

1/4 oz grapefruit juice

Bonus: The Greyhound

It wouldn’t be a dog-inspired cocktail list without the Greyhound. This could very well be the drink that started them all, as it’s just liquor and grapefruit juice—and almost all of these drinks have grapefruit juice in them. Make one at a house party, or take one on the Greyhound bus (no, wait, don’t!)

Vodka or gin

Grapefruit juice

So be sure to bring some grapefruit juice to your next party, and maybe come up with your own dog-inspired drink…

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About Carla Sparks

Carla Sparks is a professional writer and editor who specializes in humor, cultural criticism, finding amazing things for you to buy, and all things dog-related. She's owned by two rescue Chihuahua mixes.