Drinks

Christmas Grinch Juice Recipe

ByJulian Dempsey November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Introduction

Celebrate the holidays with a fun and festive drink inspired by How The Grinch Stole Christmas. This bright green Grinch Juice is a refreshing punch perfect for parties, garnished with candy canes or cherries to add extra holiday cheer.

A row of three small clear glass jars filled with pale green liquid and ice cubes, each topped with a red and white striped candy cane hooked over the rim, all placed on a long white rectangular dish; the background shows a large green container with a big red heart and festive blurred lights and ornaments, all set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 drops blue food coloring
2 cups orange juice
1¼ cups lemon juice
4 packets Sweet’N Low
6 cups water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1½ teaspoons almond extract
1 liter lemon-lime soda
Garnish: candy canes, maraschino cherries

Instructions

Step 1: In a clear punch bowl or pitcher, combine orange juice, lemon juice, Sweet’N Low, water, and blue food coloring. Stir well until fully mixed.
Step 2: Add vanilla extract and almond extract to the mixture and stir again.
Step 3: Chill the punch overnight in the refrigerator for best flavor, or serve immediately if short on time.
Step 4: When ready to serve, add the lemon-lime soda and plenty of ice to the punch. Stir gently.
Step 5: Pour into glasses and garnish each with a candy cane or a maraschino cherry. Serve and enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For a more festive touch, decorate your punch bowl or pitcher with a heart-shaped cutout to represent the Grinch’s growing heart.
If you prefer a sweeter drink, add more Sweet’N Low or a bit of sugar to taste.
Substitute lemon-lime soda with sparkling water for a lighter, less sweet option.
Use a tall, clear glass container to show off the punch’s bright green color.

Storage

Store any leftover Grinch Juice in a covered pitcher or punch bowl in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir well before serving again. To maintain a fizzy texture, add the lemon-lime soda just before serving rather than storing it mixed in.

How to Serve

A classic glass Coca-Cola bottle filled with dark brown soda is decorated to look like a reindeer. On the bottle’s top, two green pipe cleaner antlers stick upwards, and a red bottle cap resembling a hat sits between them. Two small googly eyes and a bright red circular nose are stuck on the bottle’s front near the label, which is red with white Coca-Cola text. A red and white striped paper straw and a round white tag tied with red and white twine hang from the bottle's neck. The bottle is placed on a white marbled surface with blurred green foliage in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this punch without Sweet’N Low?

Yes, you can substitute with sugar, honey, or another sweetener of your choice. Adjust the quantity to taste, starting with about 2 tablespoons of sugar.

Can I prepare Grinch Juice in advance?

Absolutely! Prepare the juice base (without the soda and ice) a day ahead and refrigerate. Add soda and ice just before serving to keep the punch fizzy and cold.