WebHow to make a Grasshopper Cocktail You’ll need a blender, and these grasshopper cocktail ingredients: vanilla ice cream, crème de menthe, crème de …
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A traditional Grasshopper recipe uses equal parts crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream. Pour them into an ice-filled cocktail shaker, give it a few shakes and strain it into a glass. Feel free to adjust the proportions to suit your taste. For example, I prefer 2 parts half and half, 1 part crème de menthe and 1 part crème de cacao.
The ingredients to make his grasshopper drink recipe are affordable. A bottle of Creme de Menthe is under $10 and will make several cocktails! For best results, chill the glassware before pouring the cocktail into the glass. Do this by placing them in the freezer for 30 minutes. This will keep the drink nice and cold as you sip it.
Crème de menthe: A sweet mint-flavored liqueur. Available in both white or green, you definitely want to go with with the vibrant green version to give your Grasshopper the classic vibrant color. Crème de cacao: A sweet chocolate-flavored liqueur. Available in both dark or white (clear).
The Grasshopper can be consumed any time of day, of course, but given its sweet and creamy nature, it’s particularly effective after dinner. Order one after a good meal or make one at home in lieu of dessert. Add the green creme de menthe, white creme de cacao and heavy cream into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.