Green Apple Grinch Fizz Cocktail
A fun, bright green, sweet-tart cocktail with crisp apple flavor, fizzy bubbles, and fresh mint, perfect for festive gatherings or a playful drink any time of year.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Jigger
- Highball glass or mason jar
- Muddler
- Spoon or stirring stick
- Citrus juicer
- Ice cube tray
- Small plate
Ingredients
- 2 oz green apple vodka (or plain vodka + ½ oz sour apple schnapps)
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 cup club soda or lemon-lime soda
- ice cubes
- 4-6 fresh mint leaves plus extra for garnish
- green apple slices for garnish, optional
- sugar or colored sugar for rimming, optional
Instructions
- Fill your shaker with ice cubes.
- Add the green apple vodka, simple syrup, and lime juice.
- Toss in the mint leaves.
- Shake it up for about 20 seconds.
- Strain into a glass with fresh ice cubes.
- Pour in the club soda or lemon-lime soda.
- Stir gently.
- Garnish with green apple slices and mint.
- Optional: Rim the glass with lime juice and sugar before pouring.
Notes
Chill the apple juice before using to keep the drink crisp. Adjust simple syrup to taste. For more mint flavor, gently muddle before shaking. Serve immediately for maximum fizz.