The Grinch Mocktail is a fun and festive non-alcoholic beverage that takes inspiration from the classic Christmas movie character. This refreshing and vibrant green mocktail is guaranteed to get everyone in the holiday spirit!
About This Recipe
Looking to add a festive touch to your Christmas holiday menu or New Year celebrations? With just a few simple ingredients you can transform an ordinary non-alcoholic drink into something truly festive and extraordinary. Hawaiian punch, lemon-lime soda, cranberries or maraschino cherries, and red/green sugar or sprinkles are all the ingredients you need.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Festive: With a bright green color and a little red/green sugar on the rim of the glass, this mocktail is perfect for Grinch movie night or holiday celebrations.
- Refreshing and delicious: The Grinch mocktail is a refreshing and vibrant drink that combines the fruity sweetness of Hawaiian punch with crisp and bubbly lemon-lime soda.
- Easy to make: This mocktail has a straightforward recipe that can be made with just a few ingredients.
What You Will Need to Make Grinch Mocktail
- Green Hawaiian Fruit Punch: This mocktail gets its bright green color from Green Berry Rush Hawaiian Punch. Its tropical and fruity flavors match perfectly with the citrusy delight of lemon-lime soda.
- Lemon-lime soda: You can use any type of lemon-lime soda. Sprite, 7-up, or any other brand is fine.
- Cranberry: Sliced strawberries, cranberries, or cherries match perfectly with the Grinch theme. I used cranberries to add color contrast and a festive touch.
- Green/red sugar: Moisten the rim of your serving glass with lime juice and dip and roll it into a red and green sugar mixture.
How to Make Grinch Mocktail
- Moisten the rim of your serving glass with lime juice and dip and roll it into a red and green sugar mixture.
- Add a handful of ice cubes.
- Fill 2/3 of the glass with Hawaiian punch and the rest with lemon-lime soda.
- Garnish with cranberries.
Variations
- Adjust the sweetness: For a less sweet mocktail substitute half of the lemon-lime soda with plain sparkling water.
- Add a tropical touch: if you want more of a tropical vibe to your Grinch mocktail incorporate tropical flavors like pineapple juice or coconut water.
- Grinch Cocktail: This mocktail can easily be adjusted into a cocktail by adding a splash of clear rum.
FAQs
What Is a Green Christmas Mocktail Made Of?
This mocktail is made of green berry rush Hawaiian punch, and lemon-lime soda.
Did you like the Grinch mocktail recipe? Try my cranberry mocktail with Sprite recipe as well! Leave your comment below and If you make this recipe, be sure to tag your photos #yummynotes 
Ingredients
- 6 oz green berry rush Hawaiian punch
- 3 oz lemon-lime soda
- Ice cubes
- Cranberries, for garnish
- Red/green sugar for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Moisten the rim of your serving glass with lime juice and dip and roll it into a red and green sugar mixture.
Step 2
Add a handful of ice cubes. Fill 2/3 of the glass with Hawaiian punch and the rest with lemon-lime soda. Garnish with cranberries.
