The Grasshopper is made with Green Crème de Menth, White Crème de Cacao and Light Cream. I’ve never had anyone order this from me on purpose, but I do remember seeing them all the time on placemats at Chinese Food restaurants in the 80s. I’ve made a few for myself, and they are delicious, tasting like a minty chocolate chip ice cream.
Grasshopper
Cuisine: Cocktail3
minutes330
kcalMinty, creamy and chocolatey, the Grasshopper is a refreshing desert cocktail.
Ingredients
1 1/4 oz. Green Crème de Menthe
1 1/4 oz. White Crème de Cacao
1 1/4 oz. Half and Half
Directions
- Add ingredients to a cocktail shaker full of ice.
- Strain into a Martini glass.
- Garnish with a mint sprig.
Notes
- Nutmeg, shaved chocolate, and nutmeg are other garnishes to consider.
- image credit craiyon.com
Grasshopper Milkshake
An alternative way to make a Grasshopper is to use ice cream instead of table cream. Plop all the ingredients into a blender with your booze, plus add a bit of milk, and you’ve got a minty chocolate treat! (garnish with Oreo crumbs for additional ‘wow’ factor.
Should I order a Grasshopper in a bar?
Unless you see a Grasshopper featured on the drink menu, a Grasshopper is something you should most likely make at home. Many of the bars you go to probably won’t have the Crème de Cacao and/or the Green Crème de Menthe on hand. I know the bar I worked at on and off for 30 years had the ingredients on hand, but the bottles were there years before I even started. (I know this as I cursed them every time I had to do inventory as it was two more things to count)
The Grasshopper hasn’t been in style for decades, but maybe it’ll make a comeback.