Grinch Punch

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If you are looking for a fun way to add some extra magic to your holiday season, mix up a batch of this Grinch Punch recipe. Kids adore its eye-catching hue and sweet, fruity flavor but you can always make Grinch Punch with alcohol for the grownups.

This colorful Grinch Punch is the perfect drink for the Christmas season. It is such a fun idea, kids love it, and you can whip it up for your Christmas party, along with these Grinch Cookies, easy Grinch Popcorn, and festive Grinch Kabobs. Dr Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas movie night is sure to be a big hit.

During the holiday season, I like to make sure I have at least one Christmas punch for kids ready to serve alongside all my Christmas cocktails and mocktails.

And this easy recipe is a great idea to pull out. I love how this Green Grinch Drink is ready with 5 minutes of prep and no fancy mixing equipment needed.

This festive holiday green punch captures the essence of the beloved Dr. Seuss character – from his vibrant green demeanor to his quirky, mischievous nature – all in a single, inviting glass. Grinch Punch isn’t just a beverage; it’s a conversation starter.

Psst…you can make this Grinch Punch alcoholic if you want something fun for the grownups. If you do, make sure to always drink responsibly and be mindful of your consumption.

Why Make This Grinch Punch Recipe

• It’s budget-friendly – This delicious drink packs a visual punch but is affordable and easy to make
• It can be made well in advance – Prep this punch in advance and chill until ready to pour and serve.
• It’s perfect for a crowd – Grinch punch recipe can easily be doubled or tripled as needed to serve all of your guests.
• It’s customizable – Feel free to get creative and add your own unique twists. From extra fruity flavors to different garnishes, you can tailor the recipe to suit your taste.

Ingredient Notes

• Pineapple Juice –Strain the pineapple juice or use orange juice instead.
• Sprite – or you can use lemon-lime soda or lemonade.
• Lemonade Concentrate – Found in the freezer sections, lemonade concentrate adds sweetness and a tart flavor.
• Kool-Aid – Choose a flavor that is green in color. I used liquid lemon lime Kool-aid, but you can easily use Kool-aid powder. Follow the instructions on the packet for the proportions of kool-aid and water.
• Red Sanding Sugar – This optional ingredient adds a fun, festive touch to this Christmas punch recipe.

How To Make Grinch Punch

Get complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

• Pour pineapple juice into a large pitcher and gently stir together with the Sprite, water, lemonade concentrate, and Kool-Aid. 
• Dip the rims of serving glasses in water and then into the sanding sugar to coat them.
• Pour the Grinch punch recipe into glasses, add ice cubes if desired, and serve.

Grinch Punch Recipe Pro Tips

• Make sure all ingredients are well chilled before mixing. This helps keep your punch cold without needing excessive ice, which can dilute the flavors.
• For a festive touch, go for clear glass or plastic cups to show off the vibrant green color.
• Mason jars or a large punch bowl also work well for larger gatherings like a holiday party.
• Add colorful garnish like strawberries, or use maraschino cherries for Grinch “hearts.” Add a sprig of fresh mint or a candy cane for a festive touch.
• Rimming the glasses with sugar really takes this up a notch but do this just before serving so the sugars don’t dissolve.
• If you’re serving the punch over an extended period, consider using a punch bowl with an ice ring or a large ice block to keep the drink cold without dilution.
• If mixing in advance, combine all of the ingredients except for the soda. Add this just before serving so it will be nice and bubbly.
• You can easily double or triple this recipe for a crowd.

Delicious Variations on The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Punch

This punch is super versatile! Try some of these easy variations;

• Reduce the fizz – You can add less fizz to the Grinch drink by replacing some of the carbonated soda with juice.
• Vary the fizz – Feel free to use sparkling water, ginger ale, or another type of clear soda instead of Sprite.
• Use a different green – Lime sherbet or green Hawaiian punch is a great option. You can also use green food coloring.
• Add in fun ice cubes – Cut fruit into fun shapes with cookie cutters and freeze or use silicone molds or ice cube trays to make holiday-themed ice cubes.
• Customize for other holidays – Use black sanding sugar to make this a Halloween witch’s brew or use orange Kool-aid instead.
• Make Grinch Punch alcoholic – Make this a fun adult beverage by adding your favorite alcohol such as white rum or flavored vodka.

Prep And Storage

• Prep Ahead – This is a great recipe for prepping ahead. Combine all the ingredients (except the Sprite) and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Add in the Sprite just before serving.
• Store – You can store leftover punch for up to 4-5 days. However, the sprite will go flat, and the punch will not be bubbly.
• Freeze – Freezing the punch is not recommended.

Grinch Holiday Punch FAQs

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Looking for more festive treats and Christmas drinks for kids? Then look no further…I have got your back with these fun Christmas recipes;

• Slow Cooker Christmas Candy.
• Festive Frozen Yogurt Bark.
• Christmas White Chocolate Covered Pretzels.
• Christmas Light Cookies.
• Fruit Punch.
• Oreo Reindeer.
• Melted Snowman Cookies.
• Sorrel Drink.
• Christmas Tree Cupcakes.
• Get even more recipes from this awesome 12 Days of Christmas Cookies roundup!

Serve Grinch Punch with;

• Grinch Popcorn.
• Super fun Grinch Kabobs.
• Grinch Cookies.

And, be sure to check out this Christmas Grinch Treats collection for even more great Grinch theme recipes.

Recommended Tools

• A great Mixing Bowl for preparing this recipe.
• Clear Mason Jars are a fun way to serve this colorful punch.
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