Gideon's Green Dinosaur
A vibrant, neon-green highball that serves as a sweeter, citrus-forward cousin to the Long Island Iced Tea. This potent party drink combines five distinct spirits, using melon liqueur to achieve its signature prehistoric hue, and is topped with Mountain Dew for a sugary, high-energy finish.
What it tastes like
The aroma is dominated by artificial melon and bright citrus soda. The palate is intensely sugary with notes of candied fruit and a sharp alcoholic presence from the mixed spirits. It has a thick, carbonated mouthfeel and ends with a long, sweet finish featuring a faint lime aftertaste.
Flavour profile
Ingredients
- Dark Rum0.5 oz
- Vodka0.5 oz
- Triple Sec0.5 oz
- Tequila0.5 oz
- Melon Liqueur0.5 oz
- Mountain Dew4 oz
Preparation
- 1
Fill a Collins glass with fresh ice cubes.
- 2
Add the dark rum, vodka, triple sec, tequila, and melon liqueur.
- 3
Top off the glass with Mountain Dew.
- 4
Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
Substitutions
- Mountain DewLemon-lime soda — Using a standard lemon-lime soda provides a cleaner citrus profile and removes the specific chemical acidity of the original mixer.
- Melon LiqueurBlue Curacao — This swap changes the color to blue and replaces the candy-melon taste with a bittersweet orange flavor.
- Dark RumWhite Rum — A white rum makes the drink lighter in body and removes the subtle molasses notes found in the dark variety.
- Triple SecOrange juice — Replacing the liqueur with juice lowers the total alcohol content while introducing fresh acidity.
Variations
Spicy Saurian
Add two dashes of hot sauce or a fresh jalapeño slice to introduce a sharp heat that balances the heavy sugar content.
Swamp Water
Substitute the dark rum for an overproof rum to increase the alcohol intensity and add a funkier aroma to the base.