Festive Grinch Holiday Punch (Alcohol Optional!) 🎄
Get into the festive spirit with this vibrant Grinch Holiday Punch! Easy to make and perfect for parties, it's a refreshing drink with an optional alcoholic kick for the adults.
Equipment
- Large Pitcher
- Serving Glasses
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
Punch Base
- 1 package lemon-lime Kool-Aid mix (0.14 ounce) or 4 cups green Hawaiian Punch for a sweeter, ready-made option
- 4 cups filtered water
- 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
- 3 cups vodka (optional, for adults)
- 1/2 cup simple syrup (reduce or omit for less sugar)
For Serving
- 4 cups ginger ale or lemon-lime soda (like Sprite Zero for a healthier twist)
- ice Plenty of
- 1 tablespoon honey (for rim)
- Red decorating sugar (for rim)
Instructions
- 1. Mix Your Base: In a large pitcher, combine the lemon-lime Kool-Aid mix (or green Hawaiian Punch), filtered water, unsweetened pineapple juice, and simple syrup. Stir thoroughly until everything is well blended. If crafting an adult version, now is the perfect time to add the vodka and stir again.
- 2. Add the Fizz: Gently pour in the ginger ale (or your chosen lemon-lime soda). Stir lightly to combine without losing too much of the delightful bubbles.
- 3. Prepare Your Glasses: Take your serving glasses and lightly rub a thin, even layer of honey around the rim of each.
- 4. Decorate the Rim: Hold each honey-rimmed glass over a small bowl of red decorating sugar. Carefully rotate and dip the rim into the sugar until evenly coated for that festive, Grinch-inspired look.
- 5. Serve It Up: Fill each decorated glass with plenty of ice, then pour in your vibrant Grinch Punch. Remember to give the pitcher a quick stir occasionally as the pineapple juice can settle at the bottom.
Notes
Kid-Friendly Version: For a delicious non-alcoholic punch, simply follow steps 1-5, but skip the vodka and instead add an extra 3 cups of ginger ale to the mixture in step 2. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (per serving, with alcohol):
Calories: 324 kcal
Total Carbs: 34g
Net Carbs: 34g
Fats: Trace amounts
Protein: Trace amounts
Calories: 324 kcal
Total Carbs: 34g
Net Carbs: 34g
Fats: Trace amounts
Protein: Trace amounts
