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Grasshopper Drink

Published: Apr 26, 2019 · Modified: Apr 30, 2021 by Allison · 11 Comments

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Try this sweet and creamy Grasshopper drink! A mint-chocolate flavored cocktail made with only three ingredients.

Green grasshopper drink in a stemmed glass with swirled with chocolate syrup.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 onto your Grasshopper, there is no turning back. Boozy dessert-like cocktails are right up my alley. I even add a secret ingredient to my Aperol Spritz to make it extra smooth and sweet.

If you’re looking to drink your dessert, this is the cocktail for you! It’s sweet and creamy and it tastes like a grown up version of a mint-chocolate chip milkshake (sold!). This cocktail is made with only three ingredients. I’ll give you the classic recipe, but I highly recommend tasting as you go and adjusting to suit your taste.

Grasshopper Cocktail 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.

Green grasshopper drink in a stemmed glass with swirled with chocolate syrup.

A traditional Grasshopper recipe uses equal parts crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream. Pour them into an ice-filled cocktail shaker, give it a few shakes and strain it into a glass. Feel free to adjust the proportions to suit your taste. For example, 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.

Make your Grasshopper extra pretty by adding some of the following garnishes: swirl chocolate sauce into the inside of your glass, top the Grasshopper with whipped cream, chopped Andes candies, chocolate sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or a sprig of fresh mint.

Frozen Grasshopper Drink (Grasshopper with Ice Cream):

Grasshopper Milkshake: 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. It goes down very, very smooth (don’t say I didn’t warn ya).

Green grasshopper drink in a stemmed glass with swirled with chocolate syrup.

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 with the chocolate and mint flavors. I’ve also seen mention of adding Kahlua to a Grasshopper, which would impart a subtle vanilla-coffee flavor. I haven’t that tried yet, but as I am typing this I realize that I have everything I need to try it. I’m off to go experiment. Wish me luck!

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Green grasshopper drink in a stemmed glass with swirled with chocolate syrup.

Grasshopper Drink

A sweet and creamy mint-chocolate flavored cocktail made with only three ingredients. This Grasshopper Drink couldn't be easier!
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Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 277kcal
Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets

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 candies, 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 candy, if desired.

Notes

Adjust the portions of ingredients to suit your taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 73mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 60mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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The recipe originally appeared on Real Housemoms where I am a contributor.

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  1. Dorothy Reinhold

    April 26, 2019 at 6:51 pm

    When you read the list of ingredients you know this is going to be a winner! Chocolate and mint are the perfect pair.

    Reply
  2. Beth Pierce

    April 27, 2019 at 8:22 am

    5 stars
    Yum, this looks both fun and delicious! I could have this sweet treat all day long!

    Reply
  3. Steph

    April 27, 2019 at 9:42 am

    5 stars
    This looks so perfect for summertime! Mint chocolate is my favorite!

    Reply
  4. Sara Welch

    April 27, 2019 at 4:00 pm

    5 stars
    I haven’t had this in so long; you have inspired me to make this for myself this evening! Looks delish!

    Reply
  5. Krista

    April 29, 2019 at 6:42 am

    5 stars
    This is so pretty! I love the look of it so much! I cannot wait to try it!

    Reply
  6. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert

    April 29, 2019 at 7:55 am

    5 stars
    I’m drooling this is everything I love!

    Reply
  7. Cathy

    April 29, 2019 at 1:59 pm

    Oooh I could go for one right now!

    Reply
  8. Lester Davis

    July 05, 2021 at 7:23 pm

    5 stars
    Very good with ice cream. Great after dinner drink.

    Reply
    • Allison

      July 06, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Laurie Taylor

    December 23, 2021 at 11:36 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely the best Grasshopper I have ever had! Perfect for Christmas or any holiday! Beautiful presentation. I followed the recipe to the letter and went with the suggestion of using half and half instead of cream. The half and half was perfect and didn’t mask the flavors of the crème de menthe or the crème de cacao. The drink was still creamy but not too heavy. Yum!

    Reply
    • Allison

      January 04, 2022 at 9:53 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

      Reply

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