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Lime Giant

Lime Giant is an alcoholic cocktail built on Lime Vodka. It leans acidic and citrus. Served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 16.9% ABV and roughly 240 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLightStrong
BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
AcidityFlatCrisp
FruitinessEarthyFruity

What do these dimensions mean?

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

What is a Lime Giant?
The Lime Giant is a cocktail made with 2 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 16.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 240 calories.
What does a Lime Giant taste like?
Lime Giant has a flavour profile featuring Acidic, Citrus. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
How strong is a Lime Giant?
The Lime Giant has an ABV of approximately 16.9%. That's approximately 1.42 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 240 kcal, 5.0g sugar, 9.0g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Lime Giant typically served?
Lime Giant is often suggested for Summer, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Lime Giant?
If you enjoy Lime Giant, 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 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.
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 Lime Giant 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.