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For a festive adult treat at your next Christmas party, try the Grinch Shot! The melon liqueur brings a refreshing fruity twist, while the coconut rum delivers a flavorful kick. Add a cherry at the bottom for a perfectly Grinchy finishing touch on your Christmas Shots!

Grinch Shot Recipe

Grinch Drinks are the perfect way to add a festive touch and lots of fun to your Christmas party!

I think it goes without saying that Grinch Shots need to be green, which is why this Grinch cocktail recipe uses Midori. It adds both a sweet, fruity flavor and vibrant color to the Grinch drink!

And in place of the red heart that usually represents Grinch treats, these Grinch Jello Shots have a bright red Maraschino cherry as garnish for Grinch’s heart.

These Grinch Shots are perfect for Christmas parties or other holiday celebrations – they will be a huge hit for your guests!

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Christmas Shots

If you’re looking for another Christmas Shot recipe, Christmas cocktails, or just warm Christmas drinks, I have a few other holiday shots recipes (and other drinks) shared here on the blog.

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What is Midori?

I mentioned Midori above and just incase you didn’t know, Midori is a bright green color. It’s a melon-flavored liqueur from Japan, made with sweet muskmelons. It’s popular in cocktails for its vibrant color and delightfully fruity flavor!

The bright color is what drew me in – it is perfect for the Grinch cocktail and the holiday season!

Tools Needed

Jigger
Cocktail Shaker
4 2-Ounce Shot Glasses – glass or plastic shot glasses work!

Ingredients

Your grocery store may not have these three simple ingredients for this Grinch drink recipe, but a liquor store likely will. If you’re having trouble finding one of the liquors (or you prefer different flavors), see the Pro Tips below for other options.

Midori
Coconut Rum
Maraschino Cherries

ingredients to make grinch shots (midori, coconut rum and maraschino cherries)

How to Make Grinch Shots

Combine the Midori and coconut rum in a cocktail shaker.
Lightly shake, then pour evenly into 4 shot glasses (or more for smaller glasses).
Place a stemless cherry in the bottom of each glass, either before or after pouring for a perfect Grinchy presentation! Note: you can place the cherries in the bottom of each shot glass before pouring!

grinch shots with maraschino cherry in the bottom

Pro Tips

Smaller shot glasses work just as well – the mixture will still be even either way.
These shots can be prepared ahead of time and stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator.. While they can be kept at room temperature, chilling them in the fridge yields a fresher taste. If prepping ahead, wait to add the cherries until serving.
Not a fan of coconut rum? You can substitute it with another clear alcohol, but be aware that it will significantly change the taste of the shot.
No Midori? Any green melon liqueur works, or try Green Hawaiian Punch or prepared green Kool-Aid for a sweeter shot.
If you want cold shots and also want to serve immediately, chill your ingredients beforehand and shake with ice, then strain the ice cubes out.
For a family-friendly version, you might choose to make Grinch Punch instead 🙂 – it’s a Grinch Christmas drink without alcohol!

Serving Suggestions

Serve this Christmas drink at a holiday party or small get-together. Either way, a Grinch shot is so much fun!

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