The Green Demon is a bright, fruity mixed drink combining vodka, aged J. Wray and Nephew rum, melon liqueur, and fresh lemonade for a refreshingly tart sipper.
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Shake 1st three ingredients and pour over ice in a highball glass.
Fill with lemonade.
Garnish with a cherry.
Cocktails are served fresh and not stored. Pre-batch spirits ahead in a shaker; add lemonade and ice to order.
cocktail shaker or mixing glass · jigger for measuring · bar spoon
Melon liqueur defines the drink's signature flavor and green color. If unavailable, substitute with blue curaçao or another fruit liqueur, though the taste will shift.
Fresh-squeezed or homemade lemonade delivers the sharpest flavor. Store-bought works in a pinch, but avoid overly sweet varieties that mask the spirit balance.
The aged rum adds depth and warmth that balances the bright melon and lemonade. A younger or unaged rum will produce a thinner drink; aged alternatives work if exact brand unavailable.
Serve chilled over ice in a highball or rocks glass. The cold temperature brings out the citrus and melon notes.
This single-serve recipe (3 oz spirits + lemonade) makes one cocktail, roughly 6-8 oz total depending on lemonade ratio.
