Grinch Jolly Rancher Cocktail
A fruity, sweet-tart cocktail inspired by green apple Jolly Ranchers, made with vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and a crushed candy rim.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or shot glass
- Strainer
- Highball glass or rocks glass
- Spoon or stirring stick
- Small plate for rimming
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vodka plain or Jolly Rancher-infused
- 1 oz peach schnapps
- 2 oz cranberry juice 100% juice or cocktail blend
- ice cubes
- green Jolly Rancher candies crushed for rimming
- lemon-lime soda or club soda optional, for fizz
- maraschino cherry or lime wedge optional garnish
Instructions
- Crush green Jolly Rancher candies.
- Rim glass with lime juice or simple syrup, then dip in crushed candy.
- Add ice cubes to glass.
- Add vodka, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice to shaker with ice.
- Shake for 10–15 seconds.
- Strain into prepared glass.
- Top with soda if desired.
- Garnish with cherry or lime wedge.
Notes
Infuse vodka with green Jolly Ranchers overnight for extra flavor. Use club soda for a less sweet version.