Grasshopper
Ингредиенты
- Green Creme de Menthe 3/4 oz
- Creme De Cacao 3/4 oz white
- Light cream 3/4 oz
Инструкции
Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake briskly and then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
The Grasshopper is an IBA Contemporary Classic combining equal parts green crème de menthe, white crème de cacao, and light cream, shaken and served in a cocktail glass. The drink's vivid green color comes from the crème de menthe, and its flavor profile blends mint, chocolate, and cream into a dessert-like after-dinner cocktail. It is one of the most recognizable cream cocktails in the canon.
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.
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.
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