Grasshopper Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Optional variations & garnish
Method
Cocktail
- 1
Classic shaken Grasshopper
Chill a coupe or martini glass by filling it with ice water; set aside. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Pour in 1 oz green crème de menthe, 1 oz white crème de cacao, and 1 oz heavy cream. Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until the outside of the shaker is very cold and the mixture is well emulsified and slightly frothy. Empty the ice water from the chilled glass. Double-strain the cocktail into the chilled glass using both the shaker strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove small ice chips. Garnish by sprinkling 1 tsp chocolate shavings or a light dusting of cocoa powder on top.
- 2
Serving
Serve immediately while cold. Optionally add a small mint leaf on the foam for aroma and appearance.
Frozen variation (optional)
- 3
Frozen Grasshopper
In a blender, combine 1 oz green crème de menthe, 1 oz white crème de cacao, 2 scoops vanilla ice cream (about 4–6 oz total) and a handful of ice (about 1 cup). Blend on high until smooth and thick, about 20–30 seconds. Pour into a chilled glass and optionally top with 2 tbsp whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings. Serve with a straw.