Grasshopper
A creamy green dessert drink of mint and chocolate in a silky glass.
Ingredients
- Green crème de menthe30 ml
- White crème de cacao30 ml
- Cream, double cream60 ml
- Mint, to garnish (optional)1 sprig
Method
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add the crème de menthe, crème de cacao and cream.
- Shake hard for 20–30 seconds, until the mixture is well chilled and creamy.
- Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint, if you like.
About this drink
The Grasshopper emerged in New Orleans in the early twentieth century and quickly became popular as a sweet, creamy after-dinner drink. Its bright green colour comes from crème de menthe, while the cream gives it its silky texture. Today it is often seen as a nostalgic classic, balanced on the line between cocktail and dessert.
Questions and answers
What does a Grasshopper taste like?
Mint and chocolate in a creamy, dessert-like cocktail: think of it as an after-dinner mint in liquid form.
Can you use milk instead of cream in a Grasshopper?
You can, but the drink loses its signature richness. The cream is what gives the Grasshopper its thick, dessert-like texture, and semi-skimmed milk makes it thinner and less indulgent.
