3-Ingredient Homemade Grasshopper Cocktail
Found on Supper Club menus far and wide, the Wisconsin Grasshopper Cocktail combines crème de menthe, crème de cacao and heavy cream. The result is a refreshing mint-chocolate cocktail that’s ready to serve in 5 minutes or less. For an extra special treat, try a blended variation made with vanilla ice cream!
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 498kcal
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker, optional
- Cocktail jigger, optional
- Coupe or martini glasses, optional
Ingredients
For a classic grasshopper cocktail:
- 1 ½ oz crème de menthe
- 1 ½ oz crème de cacao
- 2 oz heavy cream
- Chocolate shavings to garnish
- Whipped cream to garnish
For a blended grasshopper:
- 2 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
Instructions
For a classic grasshopper cocktail:
- In a cocktail shaker (or mason jar with leak-proof lid) filled with ice, add 1 ½ ounces crème de menthe, 1 ½ ounces crème de cacao, and 2 ounces heavy cream. Cover and shake until well chilled, about 10 - 20 seconds.
- Strain the drink into a coupe glass and garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, if desired.
For an ice cream grasshopper:
- Add 2 scoops of vanilla bean ice cream to a blender, followed by 1 ½ ounces crème de menthe and 1 ½ ounces crème de cacao and blend until smooth. If necessary, add a splash of heavy cream to make the shake thinner.
- Pour into a large glass, garnish with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry and serve immediately.
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Notes
- For a fun serving idea - rim the edge of the cocktail glass with chocolate syrup and coat in chocolate shavings. Yum!
- No cocktail shaker? Use a mason jar with a lid and a small strainer to shake your grasshopper.
- If you don't have a cocktail jigger, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 54mg | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 833IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.1mg