The classic Grasshopper Cocktail is a minty fresh after-dinner drink made from crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and heavy cream. Only 3 ingredients- so easy!
The Grasshopper Cocktail is a dessert cocktail that tastes like an after-dinner mint in a glass. It’s sweet, creamy, and delicious and perfect for the holiday season.
The Grasshopper Cocktail has a festive mint green color from Crème de Menthe. Add a candy cane garnish for a little decoration and even more mint flavor.
This has to be the easiest cocktail to make. Only 3 ingredients in equal portions: Crème de Menthe, white Crème de Cacao, and heavy cream. Put them in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake, and strain into a martini glass.
The Grasshopper Cocktail is believed to have been invented in 1928 by the owner of Tujague’s Bar and Restaurant, the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans, who entered it in a cocktail contest and won second place. It was during the 1950s that the drink really saw it’s popularity at the highest.
Grasshopper Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 ounce crème de menthe
- 1 ounce white crème de cacao
- 1 ounce heavy cream
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, shake well, and strain into a martini glass.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This is so pretty and festive!! It also sounds amazing…. I love EVERYTHING minty during the holidays! So yummy!
Girl, please! This cocktail looks amazing! I scrolled down and there are only 3 ingredients! Whhatt! Such a good idea for an after dinner drink – refreshing and still decadent! And your photos! Amazing! Pinned!
Ohhh I have all the stuff to make this drink already! Going to trying it this weekend. 🙂
For some reason, this drink appeals so much to me right now! I don’t know if it’s a cool green color that appeals to me more or the white crème de cacao! Lovely!
This drink is gorgeous, Christin! It’s a tradition in my family to make grasshopers on Christmas Eve…it’s a perfect after-dinner drink! I love your presentation of serving them in martini glasses! Beautiful!