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    Home » Cocktails & Drinks » Grinch Cocktail

    Grinch Cocktail

    Published: Dec 14, 2020 · Modified: Feb 26, 2023 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

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    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
    grinch cocktail on the rocks in a glass rimmed with red sugar

    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.

    • martini glass rimmed with red sugar
      Rim the glass
    • martini galss with red sugar rim and green drink
      Pour in the cocktail
    • strawberry garnish added to drink to make a grinch 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.

    grinch cocktail on the rocks, garnished with a strawberry and rimmed with red sugar

    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
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    Enjoy this fun and festive holiday drink!

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    Grinch Cocktail

    A fun and festive holiday drink!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 281kcal
    Author: Sula

    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

    Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin C: 7mg

    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)

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    Comments

    1. Mihaela | https://theworldisanoyster.com/

      December 02, 2021 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Sula

        December 03, 2021 at 5:05 am

        It's the perfect holiday fun!

        Reply
    2. Addie

      December 01, 2021 at 9:37 pm

      5 stars
      Such a fun and festive drink!

      Reply
      • Sula

        December 02, 2021 at 7:36 am

        Cheers!

        Reply
    3. Natalie

      December 01, 2021 at 8:52 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Sula

        December 01, 2021 at 10:53 am

        I love having fun and festive holiday cocktails!

        Reply
    4. Vincit Omnia

      December 19, 2020 at 11:49 am

      5 stars
      Finally, a drink in my favorite colors!

      Reply
      • Sula

        December 20, 2020 at 8:19 am

        LOL I'm glad you approve!

        Reply
    5. Audrey

      December 18, 2020 at 5:46 pm

      5 stars
      Beautiful, festive, and fun!!!

      Reply
      • Sula

        December 19, 2020 at 8:57 am

        And we all need that!

        Reply
    6. Rosario Arecco

      December 18, 2020 at 2:47 pm

      5 stars
      This was a wonderful recipe!

      Reply
      • Sula

        December 19, 2020 at 8:56 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Have another! LOL

        Reply
    7. Emily Flint

      December 18, 2020 at 11:45 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Sula

        December 18, 2020 at 2:18 pm

        Oh yes, kids can never get too much of that movie at that age! My granddaughter knows all the versions!

        Reply
    8. Big Trouble

      December 14, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Sula

        December 14, 2020 at 3:14 pm

        You're welcome - I hope you have a cocktail, it might help with your holiday spirit!

        Reply

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