Grasshopper Drink
The Grasshopper Drink is a creamy mint-chocolate cocktail with a vibrant green color and smooth dessert-like flavor. Perfect for after-dinner sipping, holidays, or festive gatherings, this classic drink is indulgent and refreshing.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ounce green crème de menthe
- 1 ounce white crème de cacao
- 1 ounce heavy cream or half-and-half
- Ice cubes
- Chocolate shavings or mint leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add green crème de menthe, white crème de cacao, and heavy cream.
- Shake vigorously until well chilled and creamy.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Serve immediately while cold.
Notes
- Blend with ice for a frozen version.
- Add vodka for a stronger cocktail.
- Use coconut cream or almond milk creamer for a dairy-free option.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup inside the glass for extra richness.
- Blend with vanilla ice cream for a dessert-style drink.
- Serve in a chilled martini or coupe glass.
- Best enjoyed immediately after preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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