Grinch Punch - The Stay At Home Chef

Fine, fine if you must get all holly jolly, stir up this obnoxiously festive Grinch Punch. It’s disgustingly delightful…but don’t let that get to your head! Ugh, if you’re going to insist on holiday merriment, here’s the deal: this overly cheerful concoction is made of lemon-lime soda (blech), a sugary milky mixture (whoop-de-doo), a splash of almond extract (fancy, get over yourself), and a smidge of green food coloring – because, obviously it has to match me…THE actual STAR! It’s sickeningly sweet with a hint of citrusy zing…just disgusting enough to make your heart grow three sizes.

If you jingle-brained nitwits need another festive treat, try a raw onion. No? Fine, my Spiral Sugar Cookies are full of holiday magic…blech

Why Our Recipe

This is the perfect drink for the holidays with its bright green color, just like the Grinch himself.
It’s easy to make, keeping things stress-free while still delivering all the cuteness.
Fun serving suggestions to keep the Grinch vibes alive!

A single glass of green punch in a clear glass mug with a white frosting and coconut rim with a red cherry garnish.

Listen up, you festive fanatics! This drink is as green as envy and as sweet as your caroling. My Grinch Punch combines soda, almond extract, a sugary, milky mixture, and green food coloring for a concoction so festive, it’s disgusting.

Ingredient Notes

Granulated Sugar: Adjust the amount if you prefer a less sweet drink.
Evaporated Milk: Don’t substitute with sweetened condensed milk, or it will be too sweet.
Almond Extract: Be careful not to overdo it, as almond extract is very strong.
Green Food Coloring: Essential for achieving that signature Grinch-green look. Add drop by drop until the desired color is reached.
Lemon-Lime Soda: Use your favorite brand like Sprite or 7up.
Vanilla Ice Cream: Adds creaminess and creates a fun, frothy effect when mixed in each glass.

Flavor Variations

Alright, fine, if you must mess with perfection, here are a few ways to ruin—er, tweak—my Grinch Punch:

Pineapple Juice: Because clearly, some of you need a tropical vacation in your cup.

Green Berry Rush Hawaiian Punch: Want it greener and fruitier? Knock yourself out.

Lemon Juice: A splash of sour to make your overly sweet nonsense slightly tolerable.

Grapefruit Juice: For the sophisticated Whos who like their cheer with a bitter bite.

Pro Tip: Don’t go overboard—just a few tablespoons at a time. We wouldn’t want you to accidentally make it less disgusting, now would we?

Fun Add-Ons

Oh, joy, if you’re looking to make this monstrosity even more festive, here are some obnoxious add-ons to take your Grinch Punch to the next level of holiday hoopla:

Sugar Rim: Slather glass rims in corn syrup and dunk them in green or red sanding sugar. Sparkly. How delightful...blech

Maraschino Cherries: Toss in a few cherries for an eye-popping red touch. Because clearly, this needed more cheer.

Whipped Cream Topper: Plop a dollop on top for an indulgent, creamy finish. Gag.

Festive Straws: Stick in some red-and-white striped straws or Grinchy drink stirrers to complete the whole ridiculous vibe.

There. Now your punch is as over-the-top as your holiday spirit. You’re welcome.

Fun Serving Ideas

Ugh, seriously? My Grinch Punch is already perfect, but nooo, you just have to keep tinkering. Fine, if you insist on overdoing it, here are some ridiculously festive serving ideas to make your punch even more unbearable:

Grinch-Faced Cups: Grab some clear plastic cups and doodle my face on them with a marker—or cheat with Grinch stickers. Because obviously, my face needs to be everywhere.

Festive Punch Bowl: Dump it into a big bowl, float some vanilla ice cream on top, and watch it turn into a frothy, snowy disaster. How charming.

Holiday Garnishes: Toss in candy canes, red gumdrops, or green rock candy on sticks for a touch of whimsy. As if it needed more.

Themed Table Setting: Go all out with Grinch plates, napkins, and decorations. Why stop at tacky when you can make it completely over-the-top?

There, are you happy now? Your punch is officially as excessive as your holiday spirit. Bah!

Storage Instructions

Oh, joy, if you actually have leftovers (highly unlikely with all you sugar-guzzling Whos), here’s what to do: Pour the Grinch Punch—sans ice cream—into an airtight container and shove it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Just know that the soda will probably go flat, much like my tolerance for holiday cheer. Stir it up before serving… if you really must.