Grinch Martini for 1
INDGREDIENTS
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2 ounces melon liqueur
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1/2 ounce lemon juice
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1 teaspoon simple syrup
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Maraschino cherry, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
In a cocktail shaker, pour the melon liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill with ice.
Shake Well
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Tips
- Since it has a liqueur base, don't add too much syrup or the Grinch will be too sweet. The lemon juice counteracts that and should give the drink a nice balance of sweet and sour. Add a little more lemon if you're using a rich simple syrup or store-bought brand.
- Fresh lemon juice is highly recommended because bottled versions are often sweetened, which is the last thing you want in this drink. A large lemon can yield 1 3/4 ounce of juice and that's enough for three cocktails.