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Lime Giant

Lime Giant is a cocktail made with Lime Vodka and Lemon-Lime Soda. It is served in a Collins Glass.

Cocktailalcoholic16.9% ABV2 ingredients

At a Glance

240 kcalCalories
16.9%ABV
5gSugar
9gCarbs
1.42Std Drinks

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

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Easybuilt drink

Why: 2 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

  • 2.0 ozLime VodkaBase Spirit
  • to tasteLemon-lime sodaMixer

How to Make It

  1. Put ice cubes in Collins glass and add lime vodka.Add
  2. Fill with lemon and lime soda.Fill
  3. Decorate with a slice of lime.

How to Serve

Glass
Collins Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Cubed ice
Served Chilled

Serving tips

Serving tips

Serve Lime Giant cold and taste the citrus balance before adding extra sugar. Fresh citrus usually makes the biggest difference. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.

Taste

What does Lime Giant taste like?

Lime Giant is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.

Primary flavours

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

What do these dimensions mean?

Practical notes

When to choose it

How to decide if Lime Giant is right for you

Lime Giant is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 16.9% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.

Skip if

Skip Lime Giant if...

Skip Lime Giant if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.

When to serve

  • SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.

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.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

May be limited

Low-Sugar

Not compatible

Keto

Not enough information

Low-Carb

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 Sodato taste

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

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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Frequently asked questions

Can I make a Lime Giant at home?
Yes. The Lime Giant uses 2 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.