This Grinch Cocktail might just make your heart grow three sizes.
Tart apple schnapps meets smooth gin and mango in a festive green drink that even the grumpiest holiday grouch would love.
And unlike stealing Christmas, it only takes a few minutes to make!
Perfect for holiday gatherings in Whoville or your own cozy cave on Mount Crumpit.
The Grinch Cocktail Ingredients
- Gin or Vodka
- Sour Apple Schnapps
- Mango Juice (½ oz)
- Ice
- Optional garnishes: apple slices, cranberries, or maraschino cherries
How To Make the Grinch Cocktail
1
Fill your shaker.
Add ice, gin, sour apple schnapps, and mango juice to a cocktail shaker.
2
Shake it up.
Channel your inner Grinch and give it a good shake until well-chilled.
3
Pour and garnish.
Strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with apple slices, cranberries, or a maraschino cherry.
4
Watch hearts grow!
Serve immediately and witness even the grumpiest guests turn merry.
The Grinch Cocktail FAQ
What's the best gin to use?
Any gin you enjoy will work well here.
What if I don't like gin?
No judgement here! Sub in your favorite vodka for the gin instead.
Will this cocktail make me steal Christmas?
No promises either way, but you might find yourself humming “Welcome Christmas” by the end of the night.
Other Festive Sips
- Cranberry Orange Whiskey Sour brings together tart and warm winter flavors.
- Christmas Cheer Cocktail – bubbly and perfect for Christmas toasts.
- Mistletoe Margaritas – a fun, kissable, holiday twist on a classic cocktail.
The Grinch Cocktail
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
Description
This Grinch Cocktail might just make your heart grow three sizes.
Tart apple schnapps meets smooth gin and mango in a festive green drink that even the grumpiest holiday grouch would love.
And unlike stealing Christmas, it only takes a few minutes to make!
Perfect for holiday gatherings in Whoville or your own cozy cave on Mount Crumpit.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz gin or vodka
- 2 oz Sour Apple Schnapps
- 1/2 oz mango juice
Garnish ideas:
- Granny Smith apple slices
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Pour all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake to combine.
- Pour into a glass with ice and garnish as desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- This cocktail was doubled for the photography.
- Nutritional information for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 317
- Sugar: 4.2g
- Fat: 0.g
- Carbohydrates: 5.2g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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