Gideon's Green Dinosaur
The Gideon's Green Dinosaur is a medium rum highball, sweet and fruity on the palate. Stirred and served in a highball glass.
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 39 out of 100
- Sweet
- 89 out of 100
- Fruity
- 56 out of 100
- Herbal
- 12 out of 100
- Boozy
- 43 out of 100
How to make a Gideon's Green Dinosaur
To make a Gideon's Green Dinosaur, stir with ice and strain into a highball glass: ½ oz dark rum, ½ oz vodka, ½ oz Triple sec, ½ oz tequila, ½ oz Melon liqueur and mountain dew.
You'll need
- Dark rum½ oz
- Vodka½ oz
- Triple sec½ oz
- Tequila½ oz
- Melon liqueur½ oz
- Mountain Dewtop up
Instructions
- 1
Pour dark rum, vodka, triple sec, tequila and melon liqueur into a mixing glass (any sturdy glass works).
- 2
Fill it with ice.
- 3
Stir for 20-30 seconds, until the outside is cold to the touch.
- 4
Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
- 5
Top with Mountain Dew.
- 6
Give it one gentle stir.
Why stir? Dark rum, vodka and triple sec are clear, so a gentle stir over ice chills and dilutes them without clouding the drink.
Gideon's Green Dinosaur questions
What does a Gideon's Green Dinosaur taste like?
Mostly sweet and fruity. It's a medium drink at about 13% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Gideon's Green Dinosaur?
About 13% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Gideon's Green Dinosaur and a Bleeding Surgeon?
Both use dark rum and mountain dew. The Gideon's Green Dinosaur adds vodka, Triple sec, tequila and Melon liqueur, while the Bleeding Surgeon uses cranberry juice. The Gideon's Green Dinosaur is stirred and served in a highball glass; the Bleeding Surgeon is built in the glass and served in a highball glass. The Gideon's Green Dinosaur is the stronger of the two.
What can I use instead of triple sec?
Cointreau or Grand Marnier will work.
Can I make Gideon's Green Dinosaurs in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 3 oz dark rum, 3 oz vodka, 3 oz Triple sec, 3 oz tequila and 3 oz Melon liqueur in a jug and chill it. Add 6⅔ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from stirring. Top each glass with mountain dew as you serve, so it stays fizzy.
What glass do you serve a Gideon's Green Dinosaur in?
A highball glass.