It’s still December and I am still making green drinks! And how could we let the month go by without a nod to our favorite holiday grouch, the Grinch himself? Like my previous Midori Sour Martini and Baby Yoda drink, this one starts with Midori liqueur.
But for a Grinch cocktail, I felt a little more “tart” was in order and made it a much more lemony drink.
Ingredients needed for this Grinch cocktail
- Midori liqueur
- Limoncello liqueur
- Lemon-lime soda (I used Sprite)
- Strawberry and marshmallow for garnish
- Red sanding sugar for the rim
How to make this cocktail
To start, rim the glass with red sanding sugar. The procedure for this is simple: wet the rim, then dip in sugar. I use 2 small plates, one with a little water and the other with an even layer of sugar. You can also use simple syrup, honey, or agave instead of the water for a thicker rim.
Then, add the drink ingredients to a cocktail shaker with some ice. Shake and then strain into the glass.
Rim the glass 
Pour in the cocktail Garnish and serve!
To garnish, a cherry is a good choice, but I decided to be a little extra festive and made a little Santa hat with a strawberry and mini marshmallow. Kind of like when I make Grinch kabobs. So fun!
Variations
As you can see above, this drink looks great in a martini glass. But Mr. Grinch is a more casual kinda guy, so feel free to serve it on the rocks in a tumbler type glass.
If you have a favorite green-hued drink, of course you can substitute that right in here. My Midori sour is a sweeter version you might want to try.
To reduce the sugar, use a sugar-free soda or sparkling water.
Just don’t skip the red sugar rim and the little Santa hat. I think it really comes down to the decoration that makes this drink Grinchy. 😄
What to serve with your Grinch cocktail
This drink is perfect for a holiday party, with a buffet of appetizers available. Here are a few ideas:
- Grinch Kabobs (of course!)
- Brie Stuffed Mushrooms
- Ranch Party Mix (with Bugles)
- Cream Cheese Stuffed Penguins
- Marinated Shrimp and Olives
- Whipped Feta Dip
- Mini Bell Pepper Poppers
Enjoy this fun and festive holiday drink!
Grinch Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Midori liqueur
- 1 oz Limoncello liqueur
- 5 oz lemon-lime soda
- Red sanding sugar
- 1 strawberry
- 1 mini marshmallow
Instructions
- Wet the glass rim and dip in red sanding sugar to coat.
- Add Midori, Limoncello and soda to a cocktail shaker with some ice. Shake well.
- Pour into martini glass or over ice in an old-fashioned glass, as desired.
- Garnish with strawberry and marshmallow to resemble a Santa hat and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
About Dr. Seuss
Did you know? In May 1954, Life magazine published a report on illiteracy among school children which concluded that children were not learning to read because their books were boring. William Ellsworth Spaulding was the director of the education division at Houghton Mifflin (he later became its chairman), and he compiled a list of 348 words that he felt were important for first-graders to recognize. He asked Theodor Geisel (Dr Seuss) to cut the list to 250 words and to write a book using only those words. Spaulding challenged Geisel to “bring back a book children can’t put down”.Nine months later, Geisel completed The Cat in the Hat using 236 of the words given to him. It retained the drawing style, verse rhythms, and all the imaginative power of Geisel’s earlier works but, because of its simplified vocabulary, it could be read by beginning readers. (Wikipedia)
Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/
Sweet and sour - just like me (but I'm yet to be called Grinch, LOL!) This is a fabulous cocktail idea; thank you for including it in my festive cocktails round-up!
Sula
It's the perfect holiday fun!
Addie
Such a fun and festive drink!
Sula
Cheers!
Natalie
I already tried your baby joda drink. Adding this grinch cocktail to my list as well. Can't wait to mix it up for the Holidays.
Sula
I love having fun and festive holiday cocktails!
Vincit Omnia
Finally, a drink in my favorite colors!
Sula
LOL I'm glad you approve!
Audrey
Beautiful, festive, and fun!!!
Sula
And we all need that!
Rosario Arecco
This was a wonderful recipe!
Sula
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Have another! LOL
Emily Flint
I absolutely LOVE this drink! It's the perfect blend of sweet and sour...so Grinch-y! I will be making these for the rest of December every time we watch the grinch...which is almost every day right now with a 4-year-old...LOLOLOLOL!
Sula
Oh yes, kids can never get too much of that movie at that age! My granddaughter knows all the versions!
Big Trouble
This drink looks so refreshing!!! And perfect for those of us who are Grinch-like around the holidays! 🙂 Also, that's a really cool fact about Dr. Seuss writing Cat in the Hat. Thanks for sharing!
Sula
You're welcome - I hope you have a cocktail, it might help with your holiday spirit!