Gideon's Green Dinosaur
Five half-ounce spirits stirred tall with a fill of Mountain Dew. Electric green, caffeinated and stronger than it tastes.
11% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
250 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Vodka
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Vodka½ oz
- Lemon-Lime SodaFill with
- Triple Sec½ oz
- Melon Liqueur½ oz
- Dark Rum½ oz
- Tequila½ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Gideon's Green Dinosaur close to the original.
Instead of Vodka
- Gin— adds botanical notes
- White Rum— a touch sweeter
Instead of Lemon-Lime Soda
- Lemonade— still, sweeter
- Soda Water— cuts the sweetness
Instead of Triple Sec
- Cointreau— smoother and drier
- Grand Marnier— richer, cognac-based
Instead of Melon Liqueur
- Kiwi Liqueur— same fruity-green vibe
Instead of Dark Rum
- Gold Rum— lighter, smoother
- Spiced Rum— adds baking spice
Instead of Tequila
- Mezcal— adds smoke
- Reposado Tequila— rounder, lightly oaked
Instructions
Add all ingredients in collins glass with ice and stir.
Pairs well with
Melon liqueur and four spirits in Mountain Dew roar neon — junk-food snacks match:
- Nacho cheese chips
- Pizza rolls
- Sour gummy dinosaurs
- Ranch popcorn
Similar taste
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