It’s not just you: the Grinch is having a full-on cultural comeback. He’s everywhere right now. Even Hobby Lobby has two entire aisles dedicated to this overgrown green fool. Every year he pops up in memes, merch, and holiday recipes—but this season he’s basically become the unofficial mascot for anyone who’s festive, chaotic, testy, or just a little over the holidays already.
And honestly? The electric-green cocktails aren’t hurting his popularity. They’re bold, they’re nostalgic, and they look incredible in a photo (which, let’s be real, is half the fun at this point).
This one is spicy, sweet, and just villainous enough to feel perfectly on-theme.
A Grinch cocktail with a little kick—because sometimes holiday cheer tastes better with heat.
The Spicy Grinch
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila
- 1.5 oz melon liqueur (that perfect neon Grinchy green)
- 3/4 oz orange liqueur
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 2 thin seedless jalapeño slices
- 1/2 oz Mike’s Hot Honey
- (Optional but delicious) 1 thin slice of habanero for real heat
- Splash of Canada Dry Gingerale
Method
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
- Add ice and shake until thoroughly chilled.
- Strain into an ice-filled glass. Add a splash of Canada Dry Gingerale and
- Garnish with a anything you wish – green, red or even something that can match his heart. After all, he is the grinch.
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