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Grasshopper Drink
This Grasshopper drink is like the grown-up sibling of mint chocolate chip ice cream in happy hour-friendly format. Try the 4-ingredient cocktail the next time you're craving a minty-chilled mixed drink.
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 126 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
To rim the glass:
- chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, optional (see note 1)
- white creme de cacao or chocolate syrup
To make the cocktail:
- ice
- 3/4 ounce white creme de cacao (see note 2)
- 3/4 ounce Green Creme De Menthe (see note 3)
- 3/4 ounce half and half or heavy cream (see note 4)
Instructions
- Fill a shallow dish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder. Rub the rim of a chilled martini glass with creme de cacao or chocolate syrup, then turn the rim in the shallow dish to coat.
- In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine 3/4 ounce crème de menthe, 3/4 ounce white crème de cacao, and 3/4 ounce half-and-half.
- Shake vigorously until well chilled. Strain into prepared martini glass. Garnish with more chocolate shavings or fresh mint.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Crème de cacao: Sometimes called creme de cocoa, this chocolate-flavored liqueur comes in white and dark versions. Opt for clear to use in this Grasshopper Cocktail recipe.
- Crème de menthe: The bright green mint-flavored liqueur is actually not creamy. "Crème" liqueurs simply designate that they're higher in sugar than other liqueurs.
- Cream: Take your pick between heavy cream (for the richest results), light cream, or half and half (for a slightly less decadent texture due to the lower fat content).
- Yield: Each recipe as written makes 1 (2 1/4-ounce) cocktail.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 cocktail
Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
29mg
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cocktail | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.