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The grasshopper cocktail is a classic drink that tastes like an after-dinner mint with its delicious creamy combination of mint and chocolate. The drink’s vibrant green color (thanks to the cr\u00e8me de menthe) makes it perfect for a Christmas holiday party or St. Patrick’s Day, but it can really be enjoyed any time of year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The grasshopper drink is easy to make, so you can get your party cocktails together in a snap. Most recipes call for an equal parts cr\u00e8me de menthe and cr\u00e8me de cacao and you can play around with the cream proportion if you like to find the right balance for your taste. Try a pink squirrel <\/a>for a cherry version of this drink!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cocktail Ideas:<\/strong> Classic Mojito Recipe<\/a>, White Russian<\/a>, Peppermint White Russian<\/a>, Classic Gimlet Cocktail<\/a>, 50+ Fun Cocktails to Make at Home<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What does a grasshopper cocktail taste like?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With its combination of mint, chocolate, and heavy cream, this after-dinner drink tastes like an Andes mint in liquid form. It’s basically a dessert you can drink as it has the flavor of melted mint chocolate chip ice cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the origin of the grasshopper drink?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the origin of the grasshopper cocktail recipe is unclear, the most popular story says that Philibert Guichet, owner of the New Orleans eatery Tujague\u2019s, created the drink for a 1918 New York city cocktail competition (which won him second place). There is a mention of a drink from a 1907 cocktail book that layers cr\u00e8me de menthe and cr\u00e8me de cacao, so Prohibition caused the drink to fall out of fashion for a while but by the ’70s the drink was widely popular again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients for a Grasshopper Cocktail:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cr\u00e8me de menthe:<\/strong> The vibrant green cr\u00e8me de menthe is what gives this cocktail its amazing color and mint flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cr\u00e8me de cacao:<\/strong> This white liqueur brings the chocolate note to the drink with its buttery mouthfeel and sweet cacao profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heavy cream:<\/strong> This is what gives the grasshopper its thick and creamy base and gives it that dessert-in-a-glass decadence. You can also use half-and half as a slightly less rich option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you can use any glass for a grasshopper, it’s traditionally served in a coupe<\/a> style or martini glass<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>

Can you use milk for a grasshopper instead of heavy cream?<\/h3><\/summary>

While heavy cream creates the creamiest version of a grasshopper, milk can be used in a pinch or if you find the heavy cream too rich for your liking. A higher fat content milk (like a whole milk) will create a creamier drink than a lower fat option like skim or 1% milk.<\/p> <\/details> <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to Make a Grasshopper Drink:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

COMBINE<\/strong> your creme de menthe, white creme de cacao, and heavy cream in a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SHAKE <\/strong>your cocktail in the shaker until fully chilled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

STRAIN<\/strong> your drink into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with mint leaves and chocolate shavings if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Make a Frozen Grasshopper:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A frozen grasshopper cocktail is quite possibly the most delicious boozy milkshake option ever. To make this, you simply swap the 1 ounce of heavy whipping cream for 1 cup of vanilla ice cream and blend in a blender until just smooth with the perfect milkshake consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can tell from the ingredients, this is a very decadent and flavorful drink. Perfect for a holiday celebration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Grasshopper Drink Variations:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Flying Grasshopper:<\/strong> While the recipe for a Flying Grasshopper varies a bit, you make the drink “flying” by adding an once of vodka either in addition to the regular ingredients, or as a substitution for the heavy cream. Try using vanilla vodka for an added note of vanilla!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Irish Grasshopper:<\/strong> Try adding a shot of Irish cream to the original recipe for a delicious St. Patrick’s Day twist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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