This Grinch Drink is a festive holiday cocktail that’s as fun as it is delicious! Think bright green color, fruity flavors, and a bubbly finish that even the Grinch himself couldn’t resist! Made with pineapple juice, blue curaçao, gin, and Prosecco, it’s a play on the classic French 75 and the perfect sip for your next holiday party or Grinch movie night. Whether you’re hosting a themed Grinch party or just want a fun, crowd-pleasing holiday punch, this drink will be the star of your Christmas season.
I first made this Grinch Drink after seeing a version on TikTok and thought, we can definitely make this better! With a few tweaks and a dash of real fruit juice, this cocktail became the perfect balance of tropical and festive. The pineapple juice gives it a naturally sweet base, the blue curaçao brings that iconic green color, and topping it with Prosecco adds a sparkling touch worthy of any holiday celebration.
If you’re planning your next Christmas party, this is the drink to serve. You can easily make it by the glass or turn it into a Grinch punch in a big punch bowl with lemon-lime soda or ginger ale for a lighter lower alcohol version. It’s bright, refreshing, and guaranteed to make your guests’ hearts grow three sizes.
(If you love fun, festive drinks like this, you might also enjoy my White Chocolate Espresso Martini, Sparkling Spiced Apple Cider Mocktail or my Pear Ginger Mocktail, perfect for the holiday season!)
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Festive & Fun: The perfect holiday cocktail for your next Christmas party or Grinch movie night guaranteed to spread cheer.
- Vibrant & Eye-Catching: That signature Grinch-green color makes it a total showstopper for the holiday season.
- Simple & Customizable: Made with simple ingredients you probably already have plus easy swaps for a mocktail version the whole family can enjoy.
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Grinch Drink Ingredients & Tested Substitutions
- Pineapple Juice: Pineapple juice adds natural sweetness and tropical flavor. Use 100% juice (not from concentrate) for best taste.
- Blue Curaçao: The secret to that perfect green color! You can sub with orange liqueur + a drop of green food coloring if needed. To make it family friendly, use green hawaiian punch or kool aid instead.
- Gin: Adds a botanical depth. Vodka works if you prefer a neutral flavor.
- Lemon Juice: Brightens everything up and balances the sweetness.
- Prosecco: Top it off with processo for a festive twist or swap for ginger ale or lemon-lime soda for a mocktail.
- Optional Garnish: A red sanding sugar rim and a sprig of rosemary make this drink instantly festive and on-theme.
- Optional Family Friendly Punch Bowl Version: Combine green Hawaiian punch, pineapple juice, and lemon-lime soda in a large punch bowl for a non-alcoholic Grinch punch that serves a crowd.
Grinch 75 Step by Step Instructions
1. Optional Prep the glass: Dip the rim of the glass in a little water or simple syrup, then roll it in red sanding sugar if using. Set aside.
2. Shake it up: Add pineapple juice, blue curaçao, gin, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice (or use green kool aid in place of the alcohol for a mocktail version). Shake vigorously until combined.
3. Strain and pour: Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds, then strain into a champagne flute or coupe glass.
4. Top it off: Pour in chilled Prosecco (or lemon-lime soda for a mocktail).
5. Garnish: Add a rosemary sprig or maraschino cherry for that perfect festive touch.
Expert Tips & Tricks
- Batch it: For parties, multiply the recipe and serve it as a Grinch punch in a punch bowl.
- Mocktail version: Skip the gin and blue curaçao and mix pineapple juice, green Hawaiian punch, and lemon-lime soda, then top with lime sherbet for the kids.
- Make ahead: You can mix the base (everything except the bubbly) a few hours before serving and chill. Add Prosecco right before guests arrive to keep it fizzy.
Grinch Drink Storage Tips
If you have any leftover punch, store it in a sealed pitcher in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The bubbles may fade, but you can revive it with a splash of prosecco or lemon-lime soda before serving.
For more fun Grinch recipes, try these gingerbread Grinch protein truffles or these cake mix Grinch cookies!
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Easy Holiday Grinch 75 Festive Christmas Cocktail
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Cocktail Strainer
- coupe glass or champagne glass
Ingredients
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 ounce blue curaçao
- ½ ounce gin or vodka
- ½ ounce lemon juice
- Top w Prosecco
Instructions
- Optional Prep the glass: Dip the rim of the glass in a little water or simple syrup, then roll it in red sanding sugar if using. Set aside.
- Shake it up: Add pineapple juice, blue curaçao, gin, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice (or use green kool aid in place of the alcohol for a mocktail version). Shake vigorously until combined.
- Strain and pour: Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds, then strain into a champagne flute or coupe glass.
- Top it off: Pour in chilled Prosecco (or lemon-lime soda for a mocktail).
- Garnish: Add a rosemary sprig or maraschino cherry for that perfect festive touch.
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- Batch it: For parties, multiply the recipe and serve it as a Grinch punch in a punch bowl.
- Mocktail version: Skip the gin and blue curaçao and mix pineapple juice, green Hawaiian punch, and lemon-lime soda, then top with lime sherbet for the kids.
- Make ahead: You can mix the base (everything except the bubbly) a few hours before serving and chill. Add Prosecco right before guests arrive to keep it fizzy.
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