Grinch Martini
Brighten up your holiday festivities with the dazzling Grinch Martini, a whimsical cocktail inspired by everyone’s favorite green curmudgeon. This vibrant green drink combines the smoothness of vodka, the fruity sweetness of Midori melon liqueur, and the citrusy kick of triple sec and fresh lime juice, perfectly balanced with a touch of simple syrup. Rimmed with festive sugar and garnished with a maraschino cherry representing the Grinch’s heart, this martini is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 10 minutes, this show-stopping cocktail is ideal for holiday parties or cozy nights in. Serve chilled and let the Grinch Martini steal the spotlight at your next celebration!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- 1 oz Melon liqueur (Midori)
- 0.5 oz Triple sec
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 1 cup Ice
- 1 unit Maraschino cherry
- 1 unit Lime wedge
- 2 tbsp Granulated sugar (for rimming)
Instructions
Chill a martini glass in the freezer for about 5 minutes or until cold.
On a small plate, spread the granulated sugar. Run the lime wedge along the rim of the chilled martini glass, then gently dip the rim into the sugar, coating it evenly. Set aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup of ice.
Add vodka, melon liqueur, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
Strain the cocktail into the prepared martini glass.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry at the bottom of the glass to represent the Grinch's growing heart and optionally a lime wedge on the rim for a festive touch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Grinch Martini!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 21 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
