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Looking for a fun and festive drink to serve at your Christmas party? These Grinch Shots are bright green, sweet, and perfect for holiday celebrations!
Inspired by everyone’s favorite Christmas character, these colorful little drinks are easy to mix up and look adorable with a red sugar rim or a little red cherry garnish.
They’re a fun addition to your Christmas cocktail menu and are sure to get everyone’s attention at your holiday gathering.
Grinch Shots Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ounce melon liqueur (such as Midori)
- 1 ounce vodka
- 1 ounce pineapple juice
- ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- Ice
- Red sanding sugar, for garnish
- Lime juice or simple syrup, for preparing the rims
- Maraschino cherries, optional
Instructions
Pour a little lime juice or simple syrup onto a small plate.
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Place the red sanding sugar on another small plate.
Dip the rims of your shot glasses into the lime juice, then into the red sugar to coat.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Add the melon liqueur, vodka, pineapple juice, and lime juice.
Shake well until chilled.
Strain into the prepared shot glasses.
Garnish with a small maraschino cherry, if desired.
Serve immediately while cold!
Tips for Making Grinch Shots
Make the red rims festive. Red sanding sugar gives these shots a fun Christmas look. You can also use red decorating sugar or crushed candy canes.
Adjust the sweetness. If you prefer a sweeter shot, add a little more pineapple juice. For a more tart flavor, add an extra squeeze of lime.
Make them ahead. Mix the liquid ingredients together ahead of time and refrigerate. Shake with ice just before serving and pour into prepared glasses.
More Christmas Cocktails to Try
If you’re putting together a holiday drink menu, here are a few more festive recipes to try!
- Christmas Espresso Martini – A rich coffee-flavored cocktail that’s perfect after dinner.
- Mistletoe Martini – A pretty cranberry cocktail with a festive holiday color.
- Candy Cane Martini – A sweet peppermint cocktail that’s perfect for Christmas.
- Christmas Poinsettia Cocktail – A beautiful sparkling drink for holiday entertaining.
These Grinch Shots are a fun way to add a little Christmas color to your holiday party. Make a batch, add some festive garnishes, and enjoy celebrating the season!
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