This sweet and creamy Grasshopper drink is a mint-chocolate flavored cocktail made with only three ingredients.

I might be on a never-ending quest to turn cocktails into dessert. Because, once you drop a scoop of ice cream into your white Russian or dollop whipped cream into your grasshopper, there is no turning back.

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TASTE: This cocktail features the flavors of chocolate and mint with a creamy finish.

EASE: No bartending skills necessary – this is one of the easiest cocktails you can make!

EQUIPMENT: I recommend a cocktail shaker for this recipe. Don’t have one? Just mix the ingredients in a large glass with a spoon.

Grasshopper drink ingredients

Crème de menthe: A sweet mint-flavored liqueur. Available in both white or green, you definitely want to go with with the vibrant green version to give your Grasshopper the classic vibrant color.

Crème de cacao: A sweet chocolate-flavored liqueur. Available in both dark or white (clear). You’ll want to choose the clear version for this recipe so that the green color from the crème de menthe will show up.

Half and half or cream: The two liqueurs get cut with half and half or cream. I prefer half and half since it’s slightly less thick and rich, but choose whichever you’d like. This half and half substitute also works great.

Ingredients for a grasshopper cocktail: a cocktail shaker filled with ice and green liqueur next to a small glass of cream.

Basic recipe

A traditional Grasshopper recipe uses equal parts crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream.

Pour the ingredients into an ice-filled cocktail shaker, give it a few shakes, and strain it into a glass.

TIP: Adjust the proportions to suit your taste. I prefer 2 parts half and half, 1 part crème de menthe, and 1 part crème de cacao. Once you have the ingredients you can play around them until you get your perfect cocktail.

Optional garnishes

Make your Grasshopper extra pretty by adding some of the following garnishes:

Swirl chocolate sauce into the inside of your glass
Top with whipped cream
Garnish with chopped Andes candies, chocolate sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or a sprig of fresh mint

Grasshopper drink in a coupe glass topped with whipped cream. A metal cocktail shaker in the background.

Switch it up

Frozen Grasshopper Drink:

Turn this cocktail into a milkshake! Add the crème de menthe, crème de cacao, milk, and a few scoops of mint-chip or vanilla ice cream into a blender. Give it a whirl and you’ll have a creamy, boozy and incredibly delicious dessert.

Flying Grasshopper Cocktail:

Want to make your cocktail even stronger? Turn it into a flying Grasshopper by adding 1 part vodka. Plain vodka or vanilla vodka would both work!

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Recipe

Grasshopper Drink

A sweet and creamy mint-chocolate flavored cocktail made with only three ingredients. This Grasshopper Drink couldn’t be easier!

5 from 12 votes

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Course: Beverages

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 277kcal

Author: Allison Mattina

Ingredients

▢ 1 ounce crème de menthe
▢ 1 ounce crème de cacao white/clear
▢ 2 ounces half and half, or heavy cream
▢ Chocolate sauce, whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles and/or chopped Andes candy., for garnish

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker, and give it a few shakes.
Drizzle chocolate sauce around the inside of a stemmed cocktail glass. Pour in grasshopper. Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, and/or Andes candy.