Description

This festive Christmas Grinch Juice is a fun, refreshing, and lightly sweetened holiday punch perfect for holiday parties and gatherings. Inspired by the beloved story ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas,’ this vibrant green punch combines citrus flavors with a hint of vanilla and almond extract, creating a delightful and visually striking drink that kids and adults will both enjoy. Served chilled with ice and garnished with candy canes or maraschino cherries, it’s a perfect addition to your Christmas celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale

Juice Mixture

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

To Serve

1 liter lemon-lime soda
Ice cubes
Candy canes, for garnish
Maraschino cherries, for garnish

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a clear punch bowl or pitcher, add 2 drops of blue food coloring, 2 cups of orange juice, 1¼ cups of lemon juice, 4 packets of Sweet’N Low, and 6 cups of water. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture turns a vibrant green color.
Add Extracts: Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1½ teaspoons of almond extract to the juice mixture for added flavor depth.
Chill or Serve Immediately: You can either chill the punch bowl overnight in the refrigerator to let flavors meld or serve the juice immediately as desired.
Prepare to Serve: When ready to serve, pour the juice mixture into individual glasses filled with ice.
Add Lemon-Lime Soda: Top each glass or the entire punch with 1 liter of lemon-lime soda to add a refreshing fizz.
Garnish: Garnish each glass with a candy cane or a maraschino cherry for a festive touch.
Optional Decoration: For a fun Grinch-themed presentation, tape or glue a heart cutout made of felt or cardstock to the outside of the punch bowl or pitcher to symbolize the Grinch’s big heart.

Notes

Adjust the sweetness by adding more or fewer Sweet’N Low packets according to your taste preference.
Use a clear glass punch bowl or pitcher to showcase the vibrant green color of the juice for a more festive appearance.
For a non-carbonated option, omit the lemon-lime soda and serve as a still juice.
Keep the punch chilled until serving to maintain freshness and flavor.
This recipe is low in calories due to the use of Sweet’N Low instead of sugar, making it a lighter holiday beverage choice.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Christmas punch, Grinch Juice, holiday drinks, festive punch, green punch, Christmas party beverage, citrus punch, low calorie holiday drink