Mixology Monday With The Leveretts - A Grinch-tini
Twas the day of Christmas Eve, Eve,
it was Mixology Monday all through the nation;
tired adults longed for a day off,
and all Whos in Whoville wanted libations!!
~Nicole Leverett
For some it takes a little longer to get into the holiday spirit-- we may or may not be talking about ourselves. LOL If you feel the same and are ready to devise a plan to cancel the holidays.... give this recipe a try! We guarantee your heart will grow at least two sizes and you'll change your mind! We hope you enjoy! As always, if you make any of our drinks, take a picture and share them with us online! Instagram ---> @ staynfocusimages
This recipe makes 2 drinks. Let's get started!
Here's what you need:
For Garnish
2 Bourbon Cherries (may substitute Maraschino Cherries)
2 Raspberries
2 Apple Slices
2 Green Grapes
2 Martini Picks
For Drink
3 oz. Midori
2 oz. Gin (may substitute Vodka)
2 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice (~1 Lemon)
1 oz. Dry or Extra-Dry Vermouth
Let's Start the Garnish:
- Make your apple slices approximately 1/2 inch thick and cut into a circle, about the diameter of a quarter.
- Dip your apple slices in a little lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown. Set aside.
- Set aside your cherries, raspberries and grapes.
(Note: Our garnish does not have a white tassel for the santa hat, if you wish to add, you can either use a small marshmallow or a a smaller piece of apple; have fun!)
Let's Make the Drink:
- In a shaker cup add the following
- Several Ice Cubes
- Midori
- Lemon Juice
- Gin
- Vermouth
- Shake for 10-20 seconds
- Using strainer, pour equally between 2 martini glasses
- Add a Grinchy heart to each glass (1 bourbon cherry; we used the Sable & Rosenfeld brand of tipsy cherries)
- Add Santy Claus Grinch (Skewer Raspberry, Apple and Grape)
- Enjoy!!
We truly wish you and your family a holiday season full of love and laughter!
Please Drink Responsibly.
“Why, my sweet little Who” the fake Bartender lied, “There’s an olive in this martini with only one eye. “So I’m taking it back to the bar, my dear. I’ll fix it over there. Then I’ll bring it back here.” His fib fooled The Who. Then he took the martini and plotted instead. He got her a “Grinch-tini, and he sent her to bed."
-Frank Leverett (Adapted from Dr Seuss’s - How The Grinch Stole Christmas)
