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Grinch in a martini glass, drawn with its ingredient layers

Grinch recipe

ShakenMartini glassNo ice8% ABV

The Grinch is a shaken cocktail, made with melon liqueur, lemon juice and simple syrup, served in a martini glass. It is citrusy.

Strength: about 8.4% ABV in the glass, roughly 7 g of alcohol and about 150 calories per drink (an estimate; brands, sugar and dilution vary).

A bright green Christmas party drink built on melon liqueur.

Grinch ingredients

Melon liqueur45 ml (1½ oz)
Lemon juice22.5 ml (¾ oz)
Simple syrup15 ml (½ oz)

Measures for one serve. Open the drink in Bar Bible to scale it to a batch or switch to ounces.

How to make a Grinch

  1. Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
  2. Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
  3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
  4. Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Glass
Martini glass
Ice
None, served up
Garnish
Cocktail cherry
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Grinch: quick answers

How strong is a Grinch?
About 8.4% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 7 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
How many calories are in a Grinch?
About 150 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
What glass is a Grinch served in?
A martini glass, with no ice in the glass.
How many ingredients does a Grinch have?
3 in total: melon liqueur, lemon juice and simple syrup. Simple enough to make at home.

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