This dinosaur fizz drink recipe uses homemade lemon syrup, lemon juice, and soda for a quick, refreshing drink that’s ready in just 5 minutes.
How to Make a Dinosaur Fizz Drink
- Mix it: Pour the lemon syrup and lemon juice into a glass. Add green food coloring to the syrup mixture and stir to combine.
- Make it fizzy: Add a few ice cubes. Slowly fill the glass with the soda. Stir gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions
To Make Ahead: Dinosaur fizz drink can be made two days in advance if stored properly. It’s best to pour the drink mix into a soda bottle for storage to make sure the lid seals properly to keep the drink fizzy. Use within three to five days for the best fizz.
To Freeze: Freezing a fizzy drink will cause it to lose all the fizz, but the flavor will still be good. If you freeze your drink, try turning it into shaved ice instead of defrosting it for a great summer day treat.
Recipe Variations for Dinosaur Fizz Drinks
Pinacolada version: Substitute lemon syrup with pineapple syrup and lemon juice with lime juice. Add a quarter cup of coconut milk to your drink for creaminess.
Berry twist: Swap lemon syrup for mixed berry syrup and lemon juice for a mix of raspberry and blackberry puree. Top with fresh mixed berries for an extra flavor.
Citrus drink: Replace lemon syrup with orange syrup and lemon juice with freshly squeezed orange juice. Garnish with orange slices.
Minty mojito: Ditch lemon syrup for mint syrup and lemon juice for lime juice. Add fresh mint leaves and a spritz of soda water for a refreshing twist.
Peach drink: Replace lemon syrup with peach syrup and lemon juice with peach nectar. Add diced fresh peaches for a juicy treat.
Ginger beer twist: Substitute lemon syrup for ginger syrup and lemon juice for a quarter cup of ginger ale. Add fresh ginger to your drink for an extra zing.
Blueberry fizz drink: Replace lemon syrup with blueberry syrup and lemon juice with blueberry juice. Garnish with a handful of fresh blueberries for extra color and flavor.
Watermelon fizz drink: Swap lemon syrup with watermelon syrup and lemon juice with watermelon juice. Add watermelon balls for a fun and fruity twist.
Pineapple punch: Switch lemon syrup with pineapple-coconut syrup and lemon juice with pineapple juice. Garnish with pineapple chunks.
Cucumber drink: Substitute lemon syrup with cucumber syrup and lemon juice with a splash of cucumber water. Add cucumber slices and mint leaves to the drink as garnish.
Dinosaur Fizz Drink
Equipment
- Gel food coloring green
Ingredients
- ¼ cup lemon syrup
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 12 fl oz lemon-lime soda, such as Sprite
- ice
Instructions
- Pour the lemon syrup and lemon juice into a glass.
- Add green food coloring and stir to combine.
- Add a few ice cubes.
- Slowly fill the rest of the glass with the Sprite.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Color control: Add green gel food coloring a few drops at a time, stirring well after each addition, until you get the color you want.
- Chill ingredients: Ensure your soda and syrup are cold before mixing to ensure your drink is cold and ready immediately after mixing.
- Ice tip: Use enough ice to keep your drink cold without diluting it too much; aim for a balance or adjust to personal preference.
- Stirring strategy: Mix the ingredients gently using the back of a tablespoon or use a swizzle stick to avoid excessive fizz.
- Serve promptly: Enjoy your dinosaur fizz immediately after preparing to savor its bubbly goodness at its peak.
