Cocktails

Green Hornet (Dry)

Green Hornet (Dry) is an alcoholic cocktail built on Lime Vodka. It leans sweet and acidic. Built and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 24.2% ABV and roughly 202 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic24.2% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

202 kcalCalories

24.2%ABV

10gSugar

11.4gCarbs

1.42Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

2.0 ozLime VodkaBase Spirit
1.0 ozLemon-lime sodaMixer
to tastePowdered SugarSweetener

How to Make It

Pour lime vodka over ice cubes in a Collins glass.Pour
Fill with lemon-lime soda, stir, and add a half-slice of lime.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Collins Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Cubed ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Sweet Acidic

Supporting notes

Citrus

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

High ABV

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.

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Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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

Lemon-Lime Soda1.0 oz

SpriteGood swap

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Sprite is usually a close substitute for lemon-lime soda.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Powdered Sugarto taste

Superfine SugarWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Dissolve well; sweetness may need a small adjustment.
What changes: Superfine sugar can replace powdered sugar in many shaken drinks.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-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

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Green Hornet (Dry)?: The Green Hornet (Dry) is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 24.2%. A standard serving contains approximately 202 calories.
What does a Green Hornet (Dry) taste like?: Green Hornet (Dry) has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Acidic, Citrus. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Green Hornet (Dry)?: The Green Hornet (Dry) has an ABV of approximately 24.2%. That's approximately 1.42 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 202 kcal, 10.0g sugar, 11.4g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Green Hornet (Dry) typically served?: Green Hornet (Dry) is often suggested for Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Green Hornet (Dry)?: If you enjoy Green Hornet (Dry), 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 Hornet (Dry) at home?: Yes. The Green Hornet (Dry) uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Collins 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 Hornet (Dry) 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.