Grinch Cocktail
This Grinch Cocktail is sweet, fruity and impossibly green. Thanks to Midori, a bright green melon liqueur that gives this Christmas cocktail its signature color. Balanced with white rum and topped with bubbly lemon-lime soda, it's a fun, festive drink that's as easy to sip as it is to make.
Whether you're mixing up a batch of the cocktails for a holiday party, this green cocktail is guaranteed to bring some cheer (and a little mischief) to the holiday season.
We love mixing up cocktails, especially festive drinks. Our Eggnog Martini and Peppermint Espresso Martini are great for the holiday season.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Bright Green Color: The green melon liqueur gives this drink its iconic Mr. Grinch look.
- Super Easy to Mix: No cocktail shaker needed, just pour, stir and serve.
- Crowd-Friendly: Easy to turn into a punch recipe or scale up for entertaining.
- Fun Garnish Options: Top with a maraschino cherry, red sanding sugar or even a mini candy cane for a festive touch.
- Fresh and Fruity Flavors: Light and citrusy with a playful twist, it's perfect for casual sipping.
Ingredients
With just a quick trip to the grocery store, you will be ready to make this Grinch drink.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Midori (Melon Liqueur): Adds fruity flavor and the signature bright green color.
- White Rum: A clean spirit that mixes easily with citrus and melon flavors.
- Lemon-Lime Soda: Provides fizz and balances the sweetness with a little citrus.
- Ice Cubes: Keeps the drink chilled and crisp without diluting it too quickly.
For this festive beverage, you'll want to grab yourself a shot glass and cocktail spoon.
Variations
- Ginger Ale: Swap in ginger ale or ginger beer for a spicier version.
- Pineapple Juice: For a lightly tropical profile use instead of soda.
- Alcohol Swap: For an extra smooth drink use chilled vodka instead of white rum.
- Simple Syrup: Use a splash for added sweetness if desired.
- Blue Curaçao: Add ¼ oz to deepen the color for an extra dramatic Grinch-y look.
- Club Soda: For a slightly less sweet beverage or an extra bubbly addition.
How to Make a Grinch Cocktail
All it takes is a quick trip to the liquor store to bring this bold green cocktail to life.
Fill a lowball glass about halfway with ice.
Pour in Midori and rum, then give it a light stir.
Top with as much lemon-lime soda as desired. If you prefer a sweeter drink, you can use whichever size glass preferred and add more soda.
Hint: Use a prepared glass for a festive touch, dip the rim in simple syrup and then red sanding sugar prior to mixing your drink.
Recipe Tips
- Shaken/Stirred: While we mix this directly in the glass, you can lightly shake in a cocktail shaker with ice for a crisp, well-blended texture. Be sure to add the bubbles after you serve it.
- Glass: Serve in a martini glass, coupe glass, lowball or a fun holiday-themed tumbler for extra festive flair.
- Garnishes: Add a maraschino cherry to mimic the Grinch's heart or rim the glass with red sanding sugar for a pop of color.
- Try Silicone Trays: Use fun holiday-shaped ice cubes to dress things up.
- Make it in Batches: Multiply the quantities for a punch bowl or pitcher for easy serving; just hold off on the bubbles until individual pours have been served.
Our Spiked Eggnog is another holiday favorite you will be sipping all season long.
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Serving Suggestions
- Holiday Desserts: Crockpot Candy, Instant Pot Tiramisu Cheesecake, Christmas Cake Mix Cookies, Costco Pecan Pie, Apple Pie, Instant Pot Eggnog Cheese or our classic Eggnog Cheesecake.
The Grinch Cocktail Recipe FAQs
Yes! Combine the Midori, rum, and soda in a pitcher or punch bowl and top with lime wheels or maraschino cherries.
Add a splash of lemon juice or lime juice to brighten it up and cut through the sweetness.
Nope-just pour everything into a prepared glass and stir. A shaker is optional.
You can, but with green melon liqueur like Midori, the color is usually bold enough.
Try a red sugar rim, a maraschino cherry, a lime wedge, or even a mini candy cane for holiday flair.
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Grinch Cocktail
Equipment
- Shot Glass
- Cocktail Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Midori
- 1 ounce rum light rum
- lemon-lime soda
- ice
Instructions
- Fill a lowball glass about halfway with ice.
- Pour in Midori and rum, then give it a light stir. If you prefer a sweeter drink, you can use whichever size glass preferred and add more soda.
- Top with as much lemon-lime soda as desired.
Notes
- Shaken/Stirred: While we mix this directly in the glass, you can lightly shake in a cocktail shaker with ice for a crisp, well-blended texture. Be sure to add the bubbles after you serve it.
- Glass: Serve in a martini glass, coupe glass, lowball or a fun holiday-themed tumbler for extra festive flair.
- Garnishes: Add a maraschino cherry to mimic the Grinch's heart or rim the glass with red sanding sugar for a pop of color.
- Try Silicone Trays: Use fun holiday-shaped ice cubes to dress things up.
- Make it in Batches: Multiply the quantities for a punch bowl or pitcher for easy serving; just hold off on the bubbles until individual pours have been served.
- Festive Touch: Dip the rim in simple syrup and then red sanding sugar prior to mixing your drink.
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OMG just love this! Perfect Grinch Color! Definately making them for this season!
Such a fun one. Enjoy!
I love creative holiday cocktails, and this one looks amazing. The bright green color is so eye-catching and festive!
Thank you. It is a fun one for sure.
This is such a good cocktail; we love making it especially during the holidays for its festive flair, but its light melon flavor is good all year long!