Description
The Green Gator Cocktail is a vibrant and refreshing tropical drink blending the exotic flavors of coconut rum, melon liqueur, and juicy tropical fruit juices. Perfect for summer parties or a relaxing evening, this cocktail offers a balanced sweetness with a bright citrus twist, served chilled and garnished with fresh fruit for a festive presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquors
- 2 ounces coconut rum
- 1 ounce melon liqueur (such as Midori)
Juices
- 1 ounce pineapple juice
- 1 ounce orange juice
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
Garnishes
- Pineapple wedge or lime slice for garnish
- Maraschino cherry for garnish
Others
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to chill the mixture thoroughly.
- Add ingredients: Pour in 2 ounces of coconut rum, 1 ounce of melon liqueur, 1 ounce each of pineapple and orange juices, and 1/2 ounce of lime juice into the shaker.
- Shake: Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mix is well chilled and combined.
- Strain and serve: Strain the cocktail into a chilled cocktail glass filled with fresh ice cubes to keep it cool.
- Garnish and enjoy: Garnish your drink with a pineapple wedge or lime slice and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately for the best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- For a sweeter variation, top the cocktail with a splash of lemon-lime soda.
- To serve a crowd, multiply all ingredients by four and mix in a large pitcher, serving over ice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 8 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
