RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – Holiday cocktails can be hit or miss, with the most festive-looking drinks tasting, well, rather odd.
These two recipes are the exception this holiday season for those looking to change up their cocktails.
The Grinch cocktail:
2 oz melon liqueur1 oz vodka1 oz pineapple juice½ oz fresh lime juiceLemon sodaRed sugar
Instructions:
Rim your glass with lime and dip it into the red sugar.Add ice to your glass, then pour two ounces of melon liqueur, one ounce of both vodka and pineapple juice, and stir. Then add a half ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice.Top off with the lemon-lime soda of your choice and stir it once again.Finally, if you are feeling extra fancy that day, you can add a slice of lime or a maraschino cherry for the garnish.
Reindeer Mule:
2 oz vodka1 oz cranberry juice½ oz lime juice Ginger beerRosemary sprig or cranberries
Instructions:
Fill a copper mug with iceAdd the two ounces of vodka, the ounces of cranberry juice, and half an ounce of lime juice and stir. Next, you’ll want to top it off with ginger beerFinally, you’ll want to garnish the drink with a rosemary sprig or cranberries
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