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Grinch mimosa cocktail in a champagne flute with bright green color and cherry garnish on a festive Christmas table.

Festive Grinch Mimosa

Festive Grinch Mimosa is a vibrant green holiday cocktail made with Midori, pineapple juice, and champagne. Perfect for Christmas brunch or themed parties.
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Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Assembly Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 165kcal
Author: Hannah Cooking
Cost: Low to Moderate

Equipment

  • 1 Champagne flute (Or any tall drink glass)
  • 1 Jigger (For measuring ounces accurately)
  • 1 Citrus juicer (For fresh lime juice (optional))
  • 1 Shallow plate (For rimming glass with sugar)
  • 1 Ice bucket (To chill champagne or prosecco)
  • 1 Pitcher (For batching juice base if needed)

Ingredients

Alcoholic Version

  • 2 oz Midori melon liqueur - Or any green melon liqueur
  • 2 oz pineapple juice - Fresh preferred
  • 4 oz champagne - Or prosecco, chilled

Non-Alcoholic Version

  • 2 oz pineapple juice
  • 2 oz lemon lime soda - Sprite or 7UP
  • 2 oz sparkling water - Adds bubbles
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice - Optional tartness
  • 1 drop green food coloring - If brighter color is desired

Garnish

  • 1 lime wedge - For rimming and garnish
  • 1 tablespoon red sanding sugar - For rim
  • 1 tablespoon green sanding sugar - For rim
  • 3 fresh cranberries - Optional, for float garnish
  • 1 candy cane - For visual and flavor garnish
  • 1 maraschino cherry - Optional “Grinch heart” garnish

Instructions 

  • Run lime wedge around glass rim and dip in red and green sanding sugar.
  • Pour Midori and pineapple juice into glass.
  • Top with chilled champagne or prosecco gently.
  • For non-alcoholic: mix pineapple juice, soda, sparkling water, and lime juice.
  • Add green food coloring if needed.
  • Garnish with lime wedge, cranberries, candy cane, or cherry as desired.
  • Serve immediately while cold and bubbly.

Notes

To make this a party favorite, pre-rim glasses and batch the juice base ahead of time. Serve cold and enjoy the Grinchy holiday vibes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 165kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 0.5g (1%) | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 85mg (2%) | Fiber: 0.3g (1%) | Sugar: 15g (17%) | Vitamin A: 50IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 8mg (10%) | Calcium: 10mg (1%) | Iron: 0.3mg (2%)