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Grinch Spritz

Grinch Spritz: a bright green Christmas cocktail with melon liqueur, Prosecco and lemon juice to surprise your guests.
Recipe Grinch Spritz
  • Difficulty Medium
  • Preparation 5 minutes
  • Servings for 1 glass

Want to surprise your guests with a green cocktail for the Christmas holidays that is truly out of the ordinary? This Grinch spritz recipe is the perfect answer if you want to bring color, originality and a touch of humor to your holiday aperitivo. This refreshing Christmas drink catches the eye right away with its bright emerald green, thanks to the spritz with melon liqueur (Midori) that recalls the unmistakable style of the famous Grinch, ready to turn every toast into a memorable moment. Perfect for livening up Christmas Eve or a themed party, you can make it even more striking by decorating each glass with a red cherry, a sugared rim or details that recall the magical atmosphere of the most awaited time of the year.

What makes this cocktail special? Besides its bright color, its appealing flavor comes from the balance between the fruity sweetness of the melon liqueur and the aromatic freshness of lemon or, for an even more intriguing twist, a Grinch spritz with lime juice. Everything is topped off with the sparkling bubbles of Prosecco for a lively drink that will win everyone over. If you want a version kids can enjoy too, you can easily turn it into a green alcohol-free drink for kids by replacing the alcohol with soda or lemonade: a colorful, fun idea to include the whole family in the toast.

Making this easy Christmas cocktail requires no bartending experience: all you need is a fun spirit, a few ice cubes and easy-to-find Grinch spritz ingredients. Serve the drink in clear glasses to highlight the contrast between green and red, ideal as a Christmas Eve aperitivo idea or to liven up any party. If you love creative holiday cocktails, don’t miss our recipes for the Grasshopper, the Christmas Spritz and winter classics such as Bombardino, Mulled Wine and Eggnog. Are you ready to fall for the magic of the Grinch Spritz?

Ingredients for 1 glass

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Method

  1. To make the Grinch Spritz, start by decorating the rim of the glass with red glitter sugar. It’s simple: moisten the rim, then dip it in the sugar. Use two small plates: put a little water in one and an even layer of red sugar in the other. You can also use simple syrup, honey or agave instead of water for a thicker rim that sticks better.
  2. Next, add the Midori melon liqueur, the lemon juice and some of the ice (NOT the Prosecco and soda) to a shaker. Shake vigorously. If you don’t have a shaker, you can add the ingredients directly to the glass.
  3. Strain the mixture into the rimmed glass filled with fresh ice. Top off the drink by gently pouring in the well-chilled Prosecco and the soda.
  4. Stir very gently with a bar spoon (the long cocktail spoon), moving from the bottom up to blend the ingredients without knocking too much fizz out of the bubbles.
  5. Garnish your cocktail with a red candied cherry (to recall the Grinch’s heart) or a strip of lemon peel and serve immediately to enjoy it at its fizziest. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

If you want an alcohol-free version (mocktail), replace the Midori with melon syrup and use alcohol-free Prosecco or plain lemon-lime soda. For summer parties or a different texture, you can blend everything with ice to make a super refreshing ‘frozen’ version.

Tips

When pouring the liquids into the glass, take care not to hit the sugared rim directly, to keep the red sugar from running inside and spoiling the bright green color of the drink. If you can’t find glitter sugar, you can also use regular sugar (for a snow effect). If you don’t have a shaker, you can build the drink directly in the glass after rimming it. If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can slightly reduce the amount of lemon and add a dash of simple syrup. Conversely, for a drier result, increase the Prosecco and reduce the soda.

Storage

The Grinch Spritz should be drunk immediately after it is made, so the Prosecco and soda don’t lose their fizz and the ice doesn’t melt and water down the drink.

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