Hair Of The Salted Dog Recipe

Prep the glass

Chill a rocks or tall glass in the freezer for 5 minutes while you prepare the drink. Warm caramel sauce slightly if too thick (microwave 5–8 seconds).

Salt the rim (optional)

Spread the 1 tsp fine sea salt on a small plate. Lightly wet the rim of the chilled glass with a little water or a dab of caramel sauce, then dip the rim into the salt to create a thin salted edge. Set glass aside.

Combine liquids

In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, add 2 oz Bird Dog Salted Caramel vodka, 3 oz cold brew coffee, 0.5 oz vanilla simple syrup, and 0.5 oz cold water if your cold brew is very concentrated. Add 2 oz of your chosen milk (whole, oat, or almond) for creaminess.

Add ice and mix

Fill the shaker with large ice cubes (about 6 cubes). Shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds if you want a slightly frothy, chilled finish, or stir gently for 20 seconds if you prefer a silky texture with less aeration.

Strain and serve

Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh large ice cubes. If you used a salted rim, be careful to keep the rim intact while pouring.

Drizzle 1 tbsp caramel sauce over the top of the drink in a circular motion. Sprinkle a tiny pinch (about 1/8 tsp) of the remaining sea salt over the caramel to enhance the salted-caramel profile.

Optionally float 3 whole coffee beans on top as a visual garnish. Serve immediately with a straw or short cocktail spoon.