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.
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
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
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.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.
Tried this recipe?Leave a comment and rating below!The recipe originally appeared on Real Housemoms where I am a contributor.
Jennifer says
Yum yum….make sure use clear crème de cocoa like recipe requires….otherwise little muddy looking….but delish either way….chocolate syrup in glass looks so fancy,,,canned whipped crème whirl on top with a cherry…thanks for sharing
Allison says
You’re welcome! 🙂