The Grasshopper became popular in the mid twentieth century, especially in the United States, known for its bright green colour and dessert like profile. It is a product of a more indulgent era of cocktails.
Made with crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream, it is rich, sweet, and unmistakably minty. It leans more toward a dessert drink than a classic aperitif. It is also instantly recognisable.
Why Lush Life Loves It
This is one I only have occasionally, but when I do, it feels like a proper treat. It is indulgent and unapologetically so.
Here is the recipe
Grasshopper
A 70's classic, this combination of creme de menthe, creme de cacao, and cream is one of those perfect dessert cocktails. Forego the cake and have a cocktail instead!
Ingredients
- 1 oz Bols Green crème de menthe
- 1 oz Bols White crème de cacao
- 1 oz Heavy cream
- Garnish: Mint
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a shaker
- Add ice and shake, shake, shake
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Add mint leaves to the top of the cocktail
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 9mgPotassium: 27mgSugar: 21gVitamin A: 417IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.1mg
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