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This Grasshopper Cocktail is like the grown-up sibling of mint chocolate chip ice cream in happy hour-friendly format. Try the 4-ingredient cocktail the next time you’re craving a refreshing mixed drink.
The Grasshopper Cocktail is a Wisconsin supper club staple that’s made with blended ice cream. For a similar flavor experience, this mint-chocolate Grasshopper drink recipe uses equal parts green crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream.
Shake until frothy and serve it “up” in a martini glass with chocolate shavings or a cocoa-dusted rim to complete the classic Midwestern after-dinner drink recipe.
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Recipe ingredients
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Ingredient notes
- Crème de menthe: The bright green mint-flavored liqueur is actually not creamy. “Crème” liqueurs simply designate that they’re higher in sugar than other liqueurs.
- Crème de cacao: This chocolate-flavored liqueur comes in white and dark versions. Opt for clear to use in this Grasshopper Cocktail recipe.
- Cream: Take your pick between heavy cream (for the richest results), light cream, or half and half (for a slightly less decadent texture due to the lower fat content).
Step-by-step instructions
- If desired, rim a chilled martini glass with chocolate shavings or coca powder.
- In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine crème de menthe, white crème de cacao, and half-n-half. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain into prepared glass and garnish with more chocolate shavings.
Recipe tips and variations
- Yield: Each recipe as written makes 1 2 1/4-ounce cocktail.
- Rim detail: To rim the glass with chocolate shavings, first dip the martini glass in white crème de cacao. Then, dip the glass in a shallow dish with chocolate shavings.
- Vodka: Replace the cream with vodka for a “Vodka Grasshopper” or “Flying Grasshopper.”
- Dark chocolate liqueur: Add 3/4-ounce dark chocolate liqueur before shaking the cocktail recipe for an “After Eight.”
- Peppermint schnapps: Trade peppermint schnapps for the crème de menthe and you’ll have a “Girl Scout Cookie” cocktail.
- Mint ice cream: For a boozy milkshake, blend all of the ingredients with 1 cup of vanilla ice cream.
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Grasshopper Cocktail
Ingredients
- Ice
- 3/4 ounce green creme de menthe
- 3/4 ounce white creme de cacao
- 3/4 ounce half and half or heavy cream
- chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine crème de menthe, white crème de cacao, and half-and-half. Shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired and serve.
Notes
- Crème de menthe: The bright green mint-flavored liqueur is actually not creamy. “Crème” liqueurs simply designate that they’re higher in sugar than other liqueurs.
- Crème de cacao: This chocolate-flavored liqueur comes in white and dark versions. Opt for clear to use in this Grasshopper Cocktail recipe.
- Cream: Take your pick between heavy cream (for the richest results), light cream, or half and half (for a slightly less decadent texture due to the lower fat content).
- Yield: Each recipe as written makes 1 2 1/4-ounce cocktail.
- Rim detail: To rim the glass with chocolate shavings, first dip the martini glass in white crème de cacao. Then, dip the glass in a shallow dish with chocolate shavings.
- Vodka: Replace the cream with vodka for a “Vodka Grasshopper” or “Flying Grasshopper.”
- Dark chocolate liqueur: Add 3/4-ounce dark chocolate liqueur before shaking the cocktail recipe for an “After Eight.”
- Peppermint schnapps: Trade peppermint schnapps for the crème de menthe and you’ll have a “Girl Scout Cookie” cocktail.
- Mint ice cream: For a boozy milkshake, blend all of the ingredients with 1 cup of vanilla ice cream.
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This is such a pretty drink! I haven’t tried it before, but it sounds so good!!! :) I need to make next time I have friends over.
Thank you, Alexandra! It’s delicious, I hope you try it! – Meggan