Grasshopper Drink
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Grasshopper Drink
Description
The recipe involves shaking together equal parts creme de menthe, creme de cacao, and heavy cream with ice, chilling the mixture thoroughly. Strained into a cocktail glass, the drink is visually enhanced by drizzling chocolate sauce inside the glass before pouring. Topping it with whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles, and chopped Andes mints introduces additional texture and festive decoration.
The Grasshopper’s flavor profile is minty and chocolaty with creamy smoothness, appealing to those who enjoy sweet and refreshing cocktails. The preparation is straightforward, requiring only shaking and straining with minimal ingredients, making it a suitable choice for home bars or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
- ice
- 1 ounce Creme de Menthe
- 1 ounce creme de cacao
- 1 ounce heavy cream
- chocolate sauce for garnish, chopped Andes mints
- Whipped Cream
- chocolate sprinkles
- Andes mints
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to shaker.
- Shake until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass.
- Drizzle chocolate sauce around the inside of stemmed cocktail glass. Pour in the grasshopper mix. Top with whipped cream, sprinkles and candy if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 417IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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