Cocktail
Grasshopper
How to make a Grasshopper - the creamy dessert cocktail from creme de menthe, creme de cacao and cream. A minty-chocolatey classic.
4 minPrep time
easyDifficulty
CoupeGlass
1Serving(s)
The Grasshopper is a creamy dessert cocktail from the United States of the 1920s. The combination of green peppermint liqueur, cacao liqueur and cream tastes like a liquid After Eight - minty-fresh and chocolatey at once. The perfect sweet end to an evening.
Instructions
- Add the creme de menthe, creme de cacao and cream to a shaker.
- Fill up with ice cubes.
- Shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds.
- Strain into a pre-chilled coupe.
- Garnish with grated chocolate or a mint leaf.
Garnish: A little grated chocolate or a mint leaf
Pro tip: Shake the drink especially vigorously and long - only then does the cream properly emulsify and the Grasshopper gets its silky, frothy texture.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the green color of the Grasshopper come from?
The color comes from the green creme de menthe, a peppermint liqueur. That is also where the name Grasshopper originates.
Does the Grasshopper taste like After Eight?
Yes, the combination of mint and chocolate strongly recalls the well-known chocolate specialty - only in liquid, creamy cocktail form.
Can I make the Grasshopper as a frozen version?
Yes, in a blender with crushed ice or a scoop of vanilla ice cream it becomes a thick dessert cocktail.
Ingredients
- Creme de menthe (green)3 cl
- white creme de cacao3 cl
- Cream3 cl
- Ice cubesas needed
