Recipe: The Grinning Grinch Cocktail

Enjoy all of the holiday hoobie whatty with this Grinning Grinch cocktail.

Yield: 1 Drink

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce creme de menthe
  • 1 ounce white creme de cacao
  • 2 ounces heavy cream
  • Chocolate Sauce
  • Chocolate Sprinkles
  • Whipped Cream
  • Cherry

Directions

  1. Drizzle a little chocolate sauce around the edge of a martini glass or tumbler. Let the chocolate sauce drip into the glass.
  2. Pour the sprinkles on a shallow plate and dip the rim of the glass into the sprinkles. Set the prepped glass aside.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  4. Add the creme de menthe, creme de cacao and heavy cream to the cocktail shaker.
  5. Cover and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds. You want the heavy cream to thicken slightly.
  6. Pour the drink through the strainer and into the prepared glass.
  7. Top the drink with whipped cream and a bright red cherry. You’re ready for Christmas!

Tips and Tricks

  • Skip the heavy cream and add a scoop of ice cream. Blend the ice cream, creme de menthe and creme de cacao together until smooth. Pour into the prepared glass for an extra decadent, sweet treat.
  • Replace the chocolate sprinkles with Christmas sprinkles for a more festive drink.
  • Dip the edge of the glass in crushed Andes chocolate mints for even more flavor.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: ADRIANA DESIDERIO IS THE DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER AT CAMBRO.