Grasshopper cocktail in a cocktail glass — made with Green Creme de Menthe, Creme De Cacao, and Light cream

Grasshopper

Độ khó Easy
Calo ~184 kcal
ABV 13,00%

Nguyên liệu

Hướng dẫn

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

IBA ContemporaryClassic Halloween

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.

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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.

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