Cocktails

Green Dragon Cocktail

Green Dragon Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail built on Old Mr. Boston Green Creme De Menthe. It leans citrus and herbal. Shaken and served in a Cocktail Glass.

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Cocktailalcoholic5 ingredients

Nutrition information is not yet available for this drink.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozJuice of a LemonJuice
2.0 ozOld Mr. Boston KummelOther
2.0 ozOld Mr. Boston Green Creme de MentheLiqueur Modifier
2.0 ozOld Mr. Boston Dry GinBase Spirit
4 dashesOrange BittersBitters

How to Make It

Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass: Cocktail Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Citrus Herbal

Supporting notes

Bitter Anise Botanical Juniper

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Bold and complex

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

AperitifSuggested from its bitter and botanical notes.
Seafood DinnerSuggested from its lemon and citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

Food pairings

Seafood Ceviche Salads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Juice Of A Lemon2.0 oz

Lime JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if the drink tastes too sharp.
What changes: Lime juice can usually replace lemon juice, but the drink becomes sharper and more tropical.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Orange Bitters4 dashes

Angostura BittersNot a neutral swap

How much to use: Start with the recipe’s dash count and taste; the result will be less citrus-led.
What changes: Angostura can replace orange bitters only when a warmer, more spice-led result is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Green Dragon Cocktail?: The Green Dragon Cocktail is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It is a non-alcoholic drink.
What does a Green Dragon Cocktail taste like?: Green Dragon Cocktail has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Herbal, Bitter. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Green Dragon Cocktail?: Green Dragon Cocktail pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Green Dragon Cocktail?: The strength of Green Dragon Cocktail depends on the exact measures and spirits used. Check the individual ingredient quantities in the recipe above for a precise estimate.
When is a Green Dragon Cocktail typically served?: Green Dragon Cocktail is often suggested for Aperitif, Seafood Dinner, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Green Dragon Cocktail?: If you enjoy Green Dragon Cocktail, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Green Dragon Cocktail at home?: Yes. The Green Dragon Cocktail uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Green Dragon Cocktail with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.