The Grasshopper is a smooth, dessert-like cocktail blending green crème de menthe and white crème de cacao with light cream. Its creamy texture and mint-chocolate flavor make it a popular after-dinner drink.
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Shake with ice and strain into cocktail glass.
Grasshoppers are best served fresh. Pre-batch the liqueur mixture (crème de menthe and crème de cacao) up to 2 days; add cream and ice just before serving.
cocktail shaker · jigger · coupe glass or cocktail glass
Yes. Substitute equal parts heavy cream with whole milk, half-and-half, or coconut cream for a lighter or dairy-free version, though the texture will be less rich.
Shake vigorously with ice for 10–15 seconds until chilled and frothy, then strain into a chilled glass.
Serve in a chilled coupe glass or cocktail glass for a classic presentation.
Yes. Mix all three ingredients in a pitcher and refrigerate up to 4 hours. Shake with ice and strain just before serving.
Green crème de menthe is mint-flavored; white crème de cacao is colorless chocolate-flavored. Both are essential to the Grasshopper's flavor balance.
