Jul 14 2026
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The Grinch Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Vino
Time10m
Serves1

gin | melon | chartreuse | rosemary | lime

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all your ingredients: gin, melon liqueur, chartreuse, fresh lime juice, fresh rosemary sprig, and melon ball.

  2. 2

    Juicing the Lime

    Cut a lime in half and juice it to get approximately 0.5 oz of fresh lime juice. Strain if necessary to remove seeds.

Mixing the Drink

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of gin, 1 oz of melon liqueur, 0.5 oz of chartreuse, and 0.5 oz of fresh lime juice.

  2. 4

    Shake the Cocktail

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.

  3. 5

    Strain into Glass

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass or coupe.

Garnishing

  1. 6

    Garnish the Drink

    Add a fresh rosemary sprig and a melon ball on top of the drink for garnish.

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