The Grasshopper is a creamy, minty cocktail that became especially popular in the 1950s and 1960s. Known for its vivid green hue and dessert-like flavor, this cocktail blends ice cream with two types of liqueur, Crème de Menthe and Crème de Cacao, for a refreshingly smooth finish. It's an indulgent treat often enjoyed as a dessert drink, and it offers a nostalgic nod to retro supper clubs and mid-century entertaining. This version uses ice cream for a milkshake-style twist that’s both fun and elegant.
Ingredients
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 oz Crème de Cacao
- 1 oz Crème de Menthe
Instructions
Step 1: Measure & Prepare
- Scoop 2 generous scoops of vanilla ice cream into a blender.
- Measure and pour in 1 oz of Crème de Cacao and 1 oz of Crème de Menthe.
Step 2: Blend
- Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Serve
- Pour into chilled cocktail glasses or small dessert cups.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnished with a sprig of mint or chocolate shavings.
Tips
- Use chocolate ice cream for a deeper, richer Grasshopper.
- Add a splash of milk or cream for a thinner drinkable consistency.
- Freeze your glasses beforehand for a frosty presentation.
- Replace crème de menthe with peppermint schnapps for a stronger mint flavor.
- Add crushed chocolate wafers or cookies on top for crunch.
- Blend in a handful of ice for a thicker, milkshake-like texture.
- Garnish with whipped cream and shaved chocolate for a dessert-style cocktail.
- Make it a mocktail by using mint syrup + chocolate syrup instead of liqueurs.
- Use green crème de menthe for the classic pale-mint color.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 278IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 0.1mg
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