Grasshopper
A creamy mint-and-chocolate cocktail made with crème de menthe and crème de cacao.
Drink details
Glass
Coupe Glass
Ice
No Ice
Method
Shaken
Strength
Medium
Servings
1
Recipe
Ingredients
Crème de Menthe
Green
20 ml
Crème de Cacao
White
20 ml
Heavy Cream
20 ml
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Add the green crème de menthe, white crème de cacao and heavy cream to a shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake briskly for a few seconds and strain into a chilled coupe.
About the Grasshopper
The Grasshopper is a classic creamy cocktail combining crème de menthe, crème de cacao and cream. Known for its distinctive mint-and-chocolate flavor, it became particularly popular as an after-dinner drink. Its combination of liqueurs and cream gives it a dessert-like character while its mint component keeps the drink aromatic and refreshing.
What does a Grasshopper taste like?
The Grasshopper tastes creamy, sweet and distinctly minty, with chocolate notes from crème de cacao complementing the cooling herbal character of crème de menthe. Cream softens both liqueurs and creates a rich, smooth texture.
Tips for making a Grasshopper
Shake vigorously with ice to thoroughly chill and aerate the cream, then strain into a chilled coupe. Keep the proportions balanced so that neither the mint nor chocolate overwhelms the other.
