Green Iguana Drink Recipe
Written by Relax with our straightforward Green Iguana drink recipe! With Tequila, lime juice, melon liqueur, and pineapple juice, this revitalizing cocktail is a springtime favorite.
Prep time: 1 minute
Mixing time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
Calories: 175
Ingredients
- 1 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Melon Liqueur
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- ½ oz fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Pineapple slice or twist - for garnish, optional
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Measuring Jigger
- Strainer
- Highball Glass
Instructions
- Chill your highball glass.
- Squeeze ½ oz fresh lime juice in a shaker.
- Pour in 2 oz pineapple juice.
- Add 1 oz Melon Liqueur to the mix.
- Pour 1 oz Tequila into the shaker.
- Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Shake well and strain the mixture into your highball glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice.
Notes
Substitutes:
- Tequila: If you're out of Tequila, try using vodka for a smoother flavor profile. I've also used rum instead of Tequila for a more tropical vibe.
- Melon Liqueur: If you don't have melon liqueur, try using peach liquor instead or another fruit-flavored liqueur. It changes the taste but still works wonderfully.
- Pineapple Juice: In a pinch, I've used orange juice or a blend of tropical juices. Just remember to adjust the sweetness accordingly.
Making a Pitcher of Green Iguana Drink:
- Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That would be 8 oz of Tequila, 8 oz of melon liqueur, 4 oz of lime juice, and 16 oz of pineapple juice.
- Mix: Combine the Tequila, melon liqueur, lime juice, and pineapple juice in a large pitcher. Stir well.
- Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled highball glasses, garnish with a pineapple slice, and serve immediately.
Making it Non-Alcoholic:
- Tequila Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic tequila substitute; these are available and do a decent job mimicking Tequila's flavor.
- Melon Liqueur Substitute: Opt for a non-alcoholic melon-flavored syrup or juice.
- Proceed As Usual: Use these non-alcoholic substitutes instead of the regular ingredients, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.