GRINCH PUNCH

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GRINCH PUNCH

Grinch Punch is a fun, holiday punch inspired by the Grinch’s green color. It’s usually non-alcoholic, served cold, and garnished with cherries and a sugar rim to look extra festive.

📝 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)

Punch Base

  • 4 cups lemon-lime soda (Sprite / 7-Up), chilled
  • 3 cups pineapple juice, chilled
  • 2 cups green Hawaiian Punch or green fruit punch
  • 1 cup lime sherbet or vanilla ice cream (for creamy version)

Flavor & Color Boost (Optional)

  • 1–2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • A few drops green food coloring (only if needed)

Garnish & Decoration

  • Maraschino cherries
  • Sugar (for glass rim)
  • Lime slices or lime zest

🍹 Optional Adult Version (Choose One)

Add just before serving:

  • 1 cup vodka
  • OR 1 cup coconut rum
  • OR 1 cup melon liqueur (Midori)

🔪 Preparation

Step 1: Prepare the Glasses (Optional but Fun)

  1. Rub lime juice around the rim of each glass.
  2. Dip rim into sugar to coat.
  3. Chill glasses until ready to serve.

🥣 Mixing the Punch

Step 2: Build the Base

In a large punch bowl or drink dispenser:

  1. Pour in pineapple juice.
  2. Add green punch.
  3. Stir gently to combine.

Step 3: Add Fizz

  • Slowly add lemon-lime soda.
  • Stir gently to keep it fizzy.

Step 4: Add Creaminess (Optional)

  • Scoop lime sherbet or vanilla ice cream into the punch.
  • Let it float and melt slightly for a creamy texture.

🧊 Final Touches

Step 5: Adjust & Taste

  • Add lime juice if you want more tang.
  • Add food coloring only if you want a brighter Grinch green.

🍽️ Serving

  1. Add ice or frozen pineapple chunks.
  2. Ladle punch into prepared glasses.
  3. Garnish each glass with:
    • One or two cherries (Grinch heart 💖)
    • Lime slice or zest

🎅 Serving Ideas

Perfect with:

  • Christmas cookies
  • Sugar cookies
  • Gingerbread
  • Holiday snacks
  • Christmas brunch

💡 Chef Tips

  • Add soda last so it stays bubbly
  • Use frozen fruit instead of ice to avoid watering down
  • Chill everything in advance for best flavor
  • For kids, skip food coloring if using green punch

🌟 Variations

❄️ Creamy Grinch Punch

  • Use lime sherbet + vanilla ice cream
  • Extra smooth and kid-friendly

🍍 Tropical Grinch Punch

  • Replace lemon-lime soda with sparkling pineapple juice

🍸 Grinch Cocktail

  • Serve individually with vodka or rum
  • Garnish with a cherry skewer

🧃 Low-Sugar Version

  • Use diet lemon-lime soda
  • Use unsweetened pineapple juice

🎄 Storage

  • Best served fresh
  • Juice base can be mixed 1 day ahead
  • Add soda, ice, and sherbet right before serving

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