Close Out This Grinch Of A Year With This Holiday Cocktail

I’m not sure whether we should be celebrating the fact that 2020 is finally coming to an end or if we should be mourning the undeniable truth that COVID-19 is going to stick around for a while. Either way, we have an excuse to drink, and there’s no better season to do so. Holiday cocktails are an absolute must, and thanks to social media, there are hundreds of cocktail recipes available at our fingertips. Full disclosure, this is the first year I’ve experimented with seasonal cocktails. After all, alcohol is NOT cheap, but I think we all deserve a little self-indulgence this year. 

Grinch Wine Glass, Christmas Wine Glass, Holiday Wine Glass — $16

Last weekend was my roommate’s birthday, and she really wanted to make this Grinch Punch recipe she saw on Pinterest. Honestly, I was a little disappointed in her cocktail of choice given the magnitude of options. But her birthday, her rules. The recipe called for a tub of lime sherbet, one fresh lime, one bottle of champagne or prosecco, and three bottles of Izze’s Clementine Sparkling Soda. Naturally, I could not find Izze’s in stores anywhere. Go figure. So, I pulled an audible and instead of using Izze’s Clementine Sparkling Soda, I picked up a bottle of tangerine-flavored sparkling water. To be honest, I really don’t think it made any difference. 

IZZE Sparkling Juice, Clementine, 8.4 Fl Oz (12 Count) — $10.49

So, how was it? Well, mediocre. I didn’t hate it, but I certainly didn’t love it either. Personally, it was just too “limey” for me. However, if you like champagne and lime, chances are you’d love this drink. The best part for you Grinches out there is that you don’t even have to include the alcohol. So, if you have kids or don’t want those extra calories this time of year, just leave out the champagne and enjoy!