Grasshopper Drink

This Grasshopper drink 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 minty-chilled mixed drink.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2

Servings serving

Calories 126kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

To rim the glass:

chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, optional (see note 1)
white creme de cacao or chocolate syrup

To make the cocktail:

Ice
3/4 ounce white creme de cacao (see note 3)
3/4 ounce green creme de menthe (see note 2)
3/4 ounce half and half or heavy cream (see note 4)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Fill a shallow dish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder. Rub the rim of a chilled martini glass with creme de cacao or chocolate syrup, then turn the rim in the shallow dish to coat.
In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine 3/4 ounce crème de menthe, 3/4 ounce white crème de cacao, and 3/4 ounce half-and-half.
Shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain into prepared martini glass. Garnish with more chocolate shavings or fresh mint.

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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: Sometimes called creme de cocoa, 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.

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