The Grinch Cocktail
The Grinch Cocktail is a vibrant green holiday drink inspired by the mischievous holiday character. This sweet, tangy, and bubbly cocktail combines vodka, melon liqueur, and lemon-lime soda for a refreshing and festive drink.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz melon liqueur e.g., Midori
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3 oz lemon-lime soda or more, to top off
- 1 maraschino cherry for garnish
- Green sanding sugar optional, for rim
- Ice
Instructions
- If desired, rim your glass with green sanding sugar for a festive look. To do this, dip the rim of the glass in water or simple syrup, then press it into a plate of green sugar until coated.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, melon liqueur, and fresh lemon juice. Add a handful of ice.
- Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Add 3 oz (or to your taste) of lemon-lime soda to the glass, topping it off for fizz and flavor.
- Drop a maraschino cherry into the drink as a playful nod to the Grinch’s heart.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your festive Grinch Cocktail!