Classic New Orleans Hand Grenade Drink – The Boozy, Tropical Cocktail That Packs a Punch

 Ingredients (Serves 1)

Midori melon liqueur (or similar)

1.5 oz

Bright melon flavor + iconic green color

Pineapple juice (100% juice)

2 oz

Fresh, tangy sweetness — avoid canned “cocktail” mixes

Vodka (e.g., Tito’s)

1 oz

Clean alcohol base

Gin (e.g., Tanqueray)

1 oz

Herbal complexity

White rum (e.g., Bacardi)

1 oz

Tropical smoothness

✅ Pro Tip: Use chilled ingredients — it keeps the drink colder longer.

🥤 Step-by-Step: How to Make a Hand Grenade

Step 1: Chill Your Glass

Place a highball or hurricane glass in the freezer for 10–15 minutes

Or fill it with ice water while you prep

Cold glass = colder drink.

Step 2: Fill a Cocktail Shaker

Add ice to a shaker

Pour in:

1.5 oz Midori

2 oz pineapple juice

1 oz vodka

1 oz gin

1 oz white rum

Step 3: Shake It Up

Shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds

This chills the drink and blends the spirits smoothly