Guide to Creme de Menthe: Grasshopper & More Drinks!
Everyone loves the Grasshopper drink! The classic after-dinner cocktail is electric green with a creamy, mint chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Cocktails
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 ounces* crème de cacao
- 1 1/2 ounces crème de menthe
- 2 ounces heavy cream**
- For the garnish: Shaved chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add 2 handfuls of ice and shake until cold.
- Strain into a cocktail glass. Top with shaved chocolate if desired.
Notes
*1 ounces = 2 tablespoons
**To make a frozen grasshopper: Substitute 2 scoops vanilla ice cream for the heavy cream and blend in a blender. To make 4 servings, use 3/4 cup each of creme de cacao and creme de menthe, and 8 scoops ice cream.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/creme-de-menthe/
