What ingredients are in a Grasshopper?

3/4 oz Grüner Crème de Menthe, 3/4 oz white Creme De Cacao, 3/4 oz Leichte Sahne

What glass do you use for a Grasshopper?

A Grasshopper is traditionally served in a Cocktailglas.

How strong is a Grasshopper?

A Grasshopper has an estimated ABV of 13,00%.

How many calories are in a Grasshopper?

A Grasshopper contains approximately 184 calories per serving.

What is in a classic Grasshopper cocktail?

The classic Grasshopper is made with equal parts green crème de menthe, white crème de cacao, and fresh heavy cream, shaken vigorously with ice until frothy and strained into a chilled cocktail glass. It is an IBA Contemporary Classic with a distinctive bright green color from the crème de menthe, a cool mint flavor, and a dessert-like richness from the cream and chocolate liqueur.

Where did the Grasshopper originate?

The Grasshopper was created at Tujague's, a historic restaurant and bar in New Orleans, Louisiana, reportedly in the early 20th century. The cocktail gained national recognition after winning second place in a competition held in New York around 1928, and it became strongly associated with the New Orleans dining tradition of serving elaborate dessert cocktails. It remains a signature drink of the city's classic bar culture.

What are popular variations on the Grasshopper?

The Frozen Grasshopper blends the classic ingredients with ice cream instead of cream, creating a milkshake-like dessert cocktail popular in the American South. A Vodka Grasshopper substitutes vodka for one of the liqueurs to reduce sweetness. Some contemporary versions use fresh mint instead of or alongside crème de menthe for a more herbal character, while cream alternatives like coconut cream can create a dairy-free variation.

Vivid green and unmistakably dessert-like, the Grasshopper is among the most recognizable cream cocktails in the canon and is recognized by the IBA as a Contemporary Classic. It is built from equal parts green crème de menthe, white crème de cacao, and light cream, shaken briskly with ice and strained into a chilled cocktail glass. The crème de menthe supplies both the drink's color and its cooling mint note; the crème de cacao layers in chocolate; and the cream binds the two into a smooth, sweet whole. At roughly 13 percent alcohol by volume, it functions as an after-dinner drink, its mint-and-chocolate profile reading much like a confection in liquid form.

Grasshopper

Glas Cocktailglas

Schwierigkeitsgrad Easy

Kalorien ~184 kcal

ABV 13,00%

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Anweisungen

Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake briskly and then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

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Der Grasshopper vereint zu gleichen Teilen grünen Crème de Menthe, weißen Crème de Cacao und leichte Sahne, geschüttelt und im Cocktailglas serviert — ein IBA Contemporary Classic. Die kräftig grüne Farbe des Drinks stammt vom Crème de Menthe, und sein Geschmacksprofil verbindet Minze, Schokolade und Sahne zu einem dessertartigen Cocktail nach dem Essen. Er zählt zu den bekanntesten Sahnecocktails im Kanon.

History & Origins

The Grasshopper was created by Philip Guichet at Tujague's Restaurant in New Orleans around 1918 and won second place in a New York cocktail competition. The drink became popular in the American South and eventually spread nationwide, particularly as an after-dinner dessert cocktail. The IBA recognized it as a Contemporary Classic.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: cool spearmint from the crème de menthe, sweet chocolate from the crème de cacao, and a rich dairy cream note. Palate: sweet and minty with a dessert-like chocolate-cream richness and the cooling sensation of the peppermint on the palate. Finish: sweet, minty, and gently chocolatey with a creamy, smooth fade.

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Pro Tip

Shake vigorously with ice until very well chilled — the cream needs to be cold and well-integrated — then strain into a well-chilled cocktail glass and optionally garnish with a light dusting of grated dark chocolate.

Verwendete Techniken

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