Description
The Delightful Grinch Cocktail is a vibrant and refreshing green-hued drink perfect for festive occasions or a fun night in. Combining melon-flavored Midori, smooth white rum, and zesty lemon-lime soda, this cocktail offers a sweet and tangy flavor profile with a playful presentation accented by green sanding sugar and a maraschino cherry garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cocktail
- 1.5 oz Midori (or other melon liqueurs)
- 2 oz White Rum (or vodka or triple sec)
- 1.5-2 oz Lemon-Lime Soda (like 7-Up or Sprite)
For Garnish
- 1 tbsp Green Sanding Sugar (optional for rim garnish)
- 1 Maraschino Cherry (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Dip the rim of your glass in lime juice or rub it with a lime wedge, then dip the rim into green sanding sugar to create a festive and colorful garnish.
- Add Ice: Fill a rocks glass halfway with ice cubes to chill the drink while maintaining flavor dilution control.
- Pour Midori: Measure 1.5 oz of Midori melon liqueur and pour it gently into the glass over the ice.
- Add Rum: Add 2 oz of white rum by pouring it carefully into the glass to layer the flavors.
- Top with Soda: Fill the glass with 1.5 to 2 oz of lemon-lime soda like 7-Up or Sprite to add effervescence and balance the sweetness.
- Garnish: Place a maraschino cherry on top of the drink as an optional, colorful finishing touch.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of lemon-lime soda to control the sweetness and fizz.
- You can substitute white rum with vodka or triple sec for a different flavor profile.
- The green sanding sugar rim is optional but adds a festive and attractive look.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness and fizz of the cocktail.
