The Grinch Gin Sour Cocktail
This Grinch Gin Sour is the elegant, grown-up version of the viral Grinch cocktail — a vibrant green Christmas drink made with matcha, lemon, and botanical gin. It’s silky, bright, and perfectly festive, with a gorgeous color that makes it the star of any holiday party. Recipe below!
Ingredients
- 2 oz gin
- 1 oz lemon juice
- ¾ oz simple syrup
- ½ tsp matcha powder (for that rich Grinch green)
- 1 oz egg white or aquafaba
- Splash of warm water (to whisk matcha)
- Ice
- Mint or lemon peel, for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk the matcha with a splash of warm water until smooth and brightly green.
- Add gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, matcha mixture, and egg white (or aquafaba) to a shaker.
- Dry shake (no ice) to build a fluffy Grinch-green foam.
- Add ice and shake again until chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with mint or a twisted lemon peel.
Tips & Variations
- Add a few extra drops of matcha for a deeper “Grinch” green.
- Aquafaba works beautifully if you prefer a non-egg white version.
- For a sweeter holiday finish, add a tiny splash of vanilla syrup.
If you love unique cocktails, try the cocktail version of this White Christmas Snowflake mocktail and this dazzling Sparkling Christmas Rosé Champagne Cocktail!
