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How to make The Grinch cocktail like they do at a top Caribbean resort

A mix of blue and yellow for a green drink capped with cherries

The Grinch cocktail.
Fianna Fluess Photography

Feeling grinchy? Just want a colorful cocktail recipe to brighten the days? We’ve got a fun one from Buoy House Beach Resort in St. Thomas.

If you’re anything like us, you want to be at the table for two shown above. It’s a beach-y dream set on the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Thomas. But if you can’t get there, you can whip up a drink they’re enjoying there as we speak.

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We don’t always like a themed cocktail but this one is nailing it. From the color scheme to the clever garnish, it’s a true homage to the classic holiday story. Who knows, maybe you can whip up a batch for dessert for your next holiday party.

Read on for the full recipe, sent straight from paradise.

The Grinch

There’s a lot to like about this cocktail, perhaps most the “three cherries too small” touch, a reference to the famed heart scene in the Dr. Seuss classic. We also like the smart mix of blue and yellow to make green.

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 ounces vodka
  • 1 ounce Blue Curaçao
  • 2 ounces pineapple juice
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • Sugar (for rim)
  • 3 cherries for garnish

Method:

  1. Rim a chilled glass with sugar.
  2. In a shaker with ice, combine vodka, Blue Curaçao, pineapple juice, and lime juice and shake vigorously until cold.
  3. Strain into the glass over fresh ice and garnish with three cherries.

Keep it right here through the busy holiday season. We’ve got features on the best holiday beers, among other fantastic food and drink profiles.

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