Equipment
Ingredients
Main
- 5 ml pernod, liquid
- 45 ml vodka
- 15 ml cointreau
- 7½ ml lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 30 ml pomegranate juice
- 150 g ice
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition is estimated per serving. Nutrients without complete source data are omitted.
Full nutrition
- Calories
- 184 kcal
- Protein
- 0 g
- Carbohydrates
- 8 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 8 g
- Sodium
- 9 mg
- Saturated Fat
- 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Potassium
- 74 mg
- Calcium
- 9 mg
- Iron
- 0.1 mg
- Magnesium
- 4 mg
- Phosphorus
- 7 mg
- Zinc
- 0.1 mg
- Vitamin A
- 0 mcg
- Vitamin C
- 2 mg
- Vitamin E
- 0.1 mg
- Vitamin K
- 3 mcg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.0 mg
- Niacin
- 0.1 mg
- Folate
- 8 mcg
- Water
- 216 g
- Alcohol
- 17 g
Sources: Aggregated Public Data, USDA FoodData Central
Method
Place the cocktail glass in the freezer or fill it with ice water to chill for 2 minutes.
Pour 5ml of Pernod into the chilled glass, rotate the glass to coat the entire interior surface, and discard the excess liquid.
Add 45ml vodka, 15ml Cointreau, 7.5ml lime juice, and 30ml pomegranate juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the exterior of the shaker feels very cold.
Strain the mixture through a Hawthorne strainer into the prepared, Pernod-rinsed cocktail glass.
Chef's Notes
- The Pernod rinse is crucial for the cocktail's aromatic profile. Ensure you coat the entire inside of the glass and discard any excess to avoid an overpowering anise flavor.
- Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best brightness and acidity. Bottled lime juice can significantly alter the cocktail's balance.
- Shake the cocktail vigorously until the shaker is well-frosted. This ensures proper chilling and dilution, which is key to a smooth, well-integrated drink.
- For an extra touch, consider a garnish of a flamed orange peel to release aromatic oils and add a visual flair.
Storage
Troubleshooting
Drink is watery and lacks flavor
Cause: Shaken too long or used small, wet ice that melted quickly.
Fix: Cannot be fixed once diluted.
Prevention: Use fresh, large ice cubes and shake for no more than 15-20 seconds.
Cultural Context
The Stray Dog cocktail is a contemporary creation, likely emerging from the craft cocktail scene in the United States. Its name might allude to a spirit of independence or a journey, fitting for a drink with complex, layered flavors. While not tied to a specific historical event or region, it represents the modern American bar's exploration of spirit and liqueur combinations.
