How To Make A Grasshopper co*cktail (2024)

Probably the most famous of all dessert co*cktails, the Grasshopper co*cktail is as popular as it ever was. Disco green in color, thanks to its key ingredient Crème de Menthe, this minty, chocolatey post dinner drink in a Martini glass is one of my favorite of all time!

I think it was due to the fact that my mother and grandmother used bake and sell Grasshopper Pies to a local bakery, that I have been partial to mint chocolate desserts since I was a child. As I grew older began making my own co*cktails, I discovered my Mom’s old Grasshopper co*cktail recipe and it’s on the top of the list of my favorite co*cktail recipes.

What is a Grasshopper co*cktail

The recipe for this icon among green co*cktails is so simple: a combination of crème de menthe, white crème de cacao, and cream, all served in a chilled co*cktail glass and topped with mint leaves.

The recipe is super easy and also, surprisingly, low-ABV, so not a strong drink to end the evening with or drink as dessert.

Where was the Grasshopper born

Head over to French Quarter of New Orleans and pull up a bar stool at Tujague’s, the second oldest restaurant in New Orleans, to hear all about the the birth of the original grasshopper (and to drink one!)! The story goes that, in 1918, the owner Philibert Guichet headed up North to New York City for a co*cktail competition.

Although his combination of creme de menthe, crème de cacao and single cream only earned him a second prize, that classic Grasshopper co*cktail has remained one of the most famous co*cktails of all time. You can still find it served there, more than 100 years after it was invented!

What tools you need to make the Grasshopper

Grab thatco*cktail shakerfor this one! You’ll also need a jigger, strainer, and chilled co*cktail glass for this Grasshopper co*cktail recipe. I adore Martini glasses so that’s my choice!

It’s super easy to make with its simple ingredients and equal parts crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream. You’ll need shake this one quite hard to give it that creamy, foamy quality.

What are all the ingredients in a Grasshopper

• Green Crème de Menthe – I am a purist so only Bols Crème de Menthe will do, but feel free to play around with peppermint schnapps.
• Crème de Cacao – Make sure you buy Bols White Crème de Cacao, nor Brown Crème de Cacao. You won’t get that bright green color if you don’t!
• Cream – I would suggest not skimping on the cream. You might save a few calories but choosing a light cream, but to get that perfect creamy texture, you really need the weight of the single cream. If you are in the UK, no need for double cream or heavy cream.
• Mint leaves – I love to add a few mint leaves to the top, just to add even more mint aroma and mint flavor.

There are many makes of Crème de Menthe, but I only use Bols! if you follow Lush Life podcast, you will meet my friend Jamie Campbell, Brand Experience Manager of Bols. In this episode, he takes you through the history of the Bols distillery. Most importantly, he shares my love of the Grasshopper co*cktail!

Here he is showing you that you don’t even need to get up from the table to make great co*cktails!

• Top Tip(ples)🍸 : Variations on the Grasshopper co*cktail!
  • Add chocolate shavings on top
  • Swirl the glass with chocolate syrup
  • Adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, or even mint chocolate chip ice cream, can make it even dessertier!

How to drink more dessert and green co*cktails:

• The other dessert co*cktail fav is the Brandy Alexander
• A White Russian is a creamy, coffee treat
• co*cktail recipes for St. Patrick’s Day always included great green co*cktails!
• Also greener than green is the Incredible Hulk Shot

Where to find the best Grasshopper in the world

Punch, the all-drink website, went “In Search for the Ultimate Grasshopper!” They concluded that famed bartender Dale DeGroff’s was the best, not surprisingly! Hat’s off to the traditional Tujague’s.Grasshopper as well!

Where to find ingredients for the Grasshopper

You can findall the ingredients at Amazonin the UK; orSaucey.com in theUSA!

Here is the recipe:

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