Grasshopper Cocktail: Dessert Vibes with a Cool Mint Kick

This one’s like a throwback party in a glass. The Grasshopper cocktail is smooth, creamy and straight-up fun without being extra about it.

It’s got that mint chocolate chip flavor, but grown-up… like if your dessert learned how to shake a cocktail. Sweet, minty and just rich enough to feel like a treat without knocking you out.

Great for post-dinner sips or when you just want something sweet that still feels chill. No baking, no cleanup, just shake, sip and let it take you somewhere retro and relaxed.

Feels a little glam, a little old-school and a lot like an after dinner mint… just a little bit fancy without trying too hard.

What Is a Grasshopper Cocktail

The Grasshopper is a classic dessert cocktail with serious retro energy. It’s made with crème de menthe, crème de cacao and cream… and somehow it manages to taste like a minty milkshake that knows how to party.

It’s sweet but not too much, creamy without being heavy and that green color? Yeah, it’s kinda iconic. You take one sip and it’s like an after-dinner mint with style.

This drink’s been around since the 1900s but it really popped off in the ’50s and ’70s. It’s stuck around for a reason… it’s easy to love and even easier to drink. Perfect when you want to skip the dessert plate and go straight to the glass.

Tips To Make It Perfectly At Home

This one’s simple but it’s all about getting that texture right and keeping it cool:

• Use cold cream: Straight from the fridge works best… helps it stay thick and smooth.
• Shake hard: You want it creamy not watery so give it a solid 15 seconds with ice.
• Don’t skip the chill: Chill your glass first so the drink stays cold and silky.
• Go heavy on the shake not the pour: Measure your ingredients right or it gets too sweet fast.
• Use fresh ice: Old freezer ice can mess with the flavor and smell.
• Optional garnish: A little shaved chocolate or a mint leaf makes it look like you tried harder than you did.
• Serve right away: This one’s best fresh… wait too long and it loses that thick creamy vibe.

Best Foods to Pair with a Grasshopper Cocktail

This drink’s basically dessert but if you wanna snack with it, go for flavors that play nice with mint and chocolate:

Chocolate truffles or brownies: Double down on the richness and let the mint cut through.

Thin mint cookies: Sounds obvious but it seriously works.

Cheesecake: Something plain or with a chocolate swirl keeps it smooth without clashing.

Fruit like strawberries or raspberries: Adds a fresh pop and balances the sweetness.

Light cheese board: Soft cheeses with a little honey or fig jam give it a grown-up twist.

A Refreshing Dessert Cocktail

The Grasshopper cocktail is a decadent blend of crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream. It’s creamy, sweet, and has a vibrant green color that makes it visually appealing. The mint flavor is refreshing while the chocolate adds a richness that makes this cocktail a treat.

Ingredients

• 1 oz crème de menthe (green)
• 1 oz crème de cacao (white)
• 1 oz heavy cream
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Zero-proof version: Skip the booze and mix equal parts mint syrup, chocolate syrup and cream. Shake it with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Same minty dessert vibe with no alcohol.

Instructions

1. Combine Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add the crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and heavy cream.
2. Shake: Fill the shaker with ice cubes, then shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
3. Strain: Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
4. Garnish: If desired, garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and extra freshness.

Prep Times

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 1 cocktail
• Calories: 303 kcal
• Fat: 11g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 25g

Easy Grasshopper Cocktail Variations to Try

Wanna shake things up a bit? These twists keep the Grasshopper vibe but give it a fresh spin:

Make it frozen: Blend it with ice for a boozy milkshake feel.

Use mint chip ice cream: Swap the cream for a scoop and you’ve got dessert in full form.

Try dark crème de cacao: It adds more depth and a slightly richer chocolate flavor.

Go dairy-free: Use coconut cream or almond milk to lighten it up without losing the texture.

Add coffee liqueur: Gives it a mocha mint vibe that hits different.

Top with whipped cream: Feels a little extra but sometimes you gotta go there.

If you want to try other creme de menthe recipes like the Grasshopper Cocktail, why not try a Southside or an Emerald Isle cocktail?

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Grasshopper Cocktail Recipe

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Indulge in this classic Grasshopper cocktail, a creamy and refreshing blend of mint and chocolate flavors. Like sipping an after dinner mint

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 30 ml crème de menthe (green)
• 30 ml crème de cacao (white)
• 30 ml heavy cream
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add the crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and heavy cream.
2. Shake: Fill the shaker with ice cubes, then shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
3. Strain: Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
4. Garnish: If desired, garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and extra freshness.

Notes

Zero-proof version: Skip the booze and mix equal parts mint syrup, chocolate syrup and cream. Shake it with ice and strain into a chilled glass. Same minty dessert vibe with no alcohol.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

1

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 303Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 12mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 0gSugar: 25gProtein: 1g

This nutrition information was automatically calculated by Nutritionix, but may not be 100% accurate.