LIQUORMASTERY

HAND GRENADE COCKTAIL RECIPE

Created on August 2, 2023
Table of Contents
  1. Ingredients
  2. Method
  3. Recipe Tips
  4. What's In A Hand Grenade?
  5. History
  6. FAQ's

Enter the Hand Grenade, a cocktail designed to ignite your taste buds! Originally known as the "world's most powerful drink" from Tropical Isle on Bourbon Street, New Orleans, it's now a favorite at parties all over the world. The Hand Grenade is a delightful mix of tropical fruit flavors, accented with a potent mix of liquors, that delivers a blast of refreshment.

Green-yellow hand grenade cocktail in tall glass with ice, in a bar

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ Ounces Gin
  • 1 ½ Ounces Grain Alcohol (Everclear)
  • 1 ½ Ounces Vodka
  • 1 ½ Ounces White Rum
  • 1 ½ Ounces Melon Liqueur (Midori)
  • 2 Ounces Pineapple Juice (to top)

Method

  1. Fill a shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Pour in the gin, grain alcohol, melon liqueur, rum, and vodka.
  3. Shake well for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Strain the mixture into a large glass with ice.
  5. Top off with pineapple juice.
  6. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

  • This is quite possibly the booziest drink out there. Feel free to adjust the alcohol content according to your preference by adjusting the amount of pineapple juice.

  • Try adding a splash of coconut cream for a creamier texture and tropical flavor.

What's In A Hand Grenade?

The Hand Grenade is a delicious, strong concoction of gin, grain alcohol, melon liqueur, rum, vodka, and pineapple juice.

Best Gin For A Hand Grenade

For the gin, a dry variety like Beefeater works best in a Hand Grenade, as it brings forward the fruity flavors without overpowering them. Its balanced profile offers a fresh and crisp taste, perfect for this tropical drink.

Best Grain Alcohol For A Hand Grenade:

Everclear, due to its high alcohol content, suits the Hand Grenade perfectly. It's neutral in taste, allowing other flavors to shine through, but use with caution due to its strength!

Best Melon Liqueur For A Hand Grenade:

Midori is the go-to choice for melon liqueur. Its bright color and sweet melon flavor make it a fun and flavorful addition to the Hand Grenade.

History

First poured in the 1980s in New Orleans, the Hand Grenade quickly gained popularity as a Mardi Gras staple, associated with the revelry of Bourbon Street. While the original recipe remains a secret, it hasn't stopped the replication and enjoyment of the cocktail worldwide. Today, its popularity continues to surge, owing to its potent and unique taste.

FAQ's

What Does A Hand Grenade Taste Like?

A Hand Grenade cocktail is an insanely strong tropical blast, loaded with a mix of fruity and tangy flavors. The melon liqueur gives it a sweet, fruity profile while the pineapple juice adds a citrusy tang. The blend of liquors gives it a complex, robust edge. It's a perfect balance of sweetness and potency, hence its explosive name!