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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    The Grinch Cocktail

    Published: Dec 11, 2018 · Modified: Nov 16, 2021 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 413 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article.

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    The Grinch Cocktail by The Toasty Kitchen
    The Grinch Cocktail by The Toasty Kitchen
    The Grinch Cocktail by The Toasty Kitchen

    The Grinch Cocktail is an easy holiday cocktail to serve up at your next Christmas party. With fruity flavors like melon, lemon-lime, and cherry, this cocktail is flavorful and eye-catching.

    Green cocktail with a cherry on top.

    Whether you're a grinch around the holidays or not or not, I think you'll love my newest cocktail creation. The Grinch cocktail is a light and fruity alcoholic beverage that's perfect for the holidays.

    This cocktail is flavored with Midori, a melon liqueur, which also gives the cocktail its green hue. Rum and lemon-lime soda round out this easy cocktail, adding a light citrus flavor.

    The cherry on top represents the grinch's heart before it grew three sizes that day. And you're looking for a family-friendly version, try my non-alcoholic grinch punch recipe at your next Christmas party.

    Rum Alternatives

    I've tested this recipe with rum, vodka, and triple sec, and all three are great options.

    I'd suggest that if you enjoy fruity cocktails, you may prefer the taste of triple sec in your grinch cocktail. Triple sec is orange liqueur, and will add a light citrus flavor to your holiday cocktail.

    Triple sec is especially nice for those who do not like tasting the alcohol in your cocktail.

    A bottle of midori liqueur beside a green cocktail.

    Midori Liqueur

    Midori is a green liqueur that is sweet with a light melon flavor. It's not overpowering or strong, which makes it a great mixer for festive drinks like this holiday cocktail.

    You can find it at your local liquor store near the schnapps or other flavored liqueurs. It should be easy to find with its bright green color.

    Two green cocktails in lowball glasses, with cherries on top.

    Low Calorie Alternative

    Looking to lighten up this recipe?

    Try using lemon lime club soda instead of regular soda. Midori is sweet enough on its own that you can replace the soda if desired.

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    Green cocktail with a cherry on top.
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    The Grinch Cocktail

    The Grinch Cocktail is an easy holiday cocktail to serve up at your next Christmas party. With fruity flavors melon, lemon-lime, and cherry, this cocktail is flavorful and eye-catching.
    Prep Time5 minutes minutes
    Total Time5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 drink
    Calories: 272kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ ounces midori liqueur
    • 1 ounce clear rum, *
    • 5 ounces lemon lime soda
    • 1 maraschino cherry

    Instructions

    • Fill a lowball glass with ice. Add midori liqueur and rum. Top with lemon lime soda and stir gently to combine.
    • Top with a maraschino cherry and enjoy.

    Equipment Recommendations

    • Cocktail Stirrer
    • Stainless Steel Double Jigger
    • Lowball Glasses
    • Pyrex Liquid Measuring Cups

    Notes

    • Less sweet variation: replace lemon lime soda with lemon lime club soda.
    • *Rum can be substituted with triple sec if you'd like a fruitier tasting drink.

    Nutrition Estimate

    Serving: 1drink | Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Sugar: 34g
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American

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    1. Jeff

      December 13, 2020 at 2:20 am

      Great drink,
      I took the middle rode and use 1/2 ounce rum and 1/2 ounce triple Sec,
      Very smooth drink.

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    2. Sheelah King

      January 11, 2020 at 7:50 am

      Made this for my adult girls at Christmas. Beautiful to look at not so much to drink. Not good at all didn’t make seconds at all

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    3. Monika

      January 04, 2020 at 7:15 pm

      My guests found the drink too strong. I used the original recipe because I like midori. I did cut the alcohol measurements down and it was better, but just not for me.

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    4. Kelly

      November 19, 2019 at 10:29 pm

      I made this with the triple sec like you recommended because I don't like tasting alcohol in my mixed drinks. SO good! Thank you!

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