
Grasshopper
3/4 oz of green crème de menthe
1 oz of white crème de cacao
1 oz of heavy cream
Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice; shake for 5-10 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Notes: While many recipes call for equal parts, a little crème de menthe goes a long way.
There's really no such thing as "top shelf" crème de cacao or menthe, so don't be embarrassed to pick up a $10 bottle at your local liquor store. This stuff will probably hide at the back of your liquor cabinet anyway, so ignore the horrifying ugly bottle and enjoy a bit of mint!
Photo by l'Exposition Universelle des Vins et Spiritueux.
holy. cow. Lena. You read my mind! It's The Masters this weekend and I was looking for yummy and fun drink to make - guess which one is now on my list?!! And it's green so it's pretty perfect:)
ReplyDeleteI have never made one of these at home although I have had it while out on the town! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so delicious! Now you got me craving one!
ReplyDeletenot a fan of mint (i know, crazy!), but i lovelove the color. happy friday, dear!
ReplyDeletexo.ashley
Look at that photo! Now I am craving something frothy and minty myself. It looks and sounds like an absolute delight. Have a warm and relaxing weekend Miss Lena :) xo
ReplyDeletethat's such a pretty drink! I admire your expertise in the alcohol department! :]
ReplyDeleteI love that you featured this drink, funnily enough I just discovered it the other night. It's absolutely delicious and I love that it's a little bit kitsch. xx veronika
ReplyDeleteYUM I want one of these NOW.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat post! Looking forward for more post from you. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteoooh I never had a grasshopper before...Its on my list now!!Happy friday Lena!
ReplyDeleteOoh, this sounds quite interesting! Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteMy Sister would love this. I'd make it for her if she weren't pregnant! Maybe after May ;)
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother used to talk about grasshoppers - and Ive never even had one! I think that needs to change.
ReplyDeleteI've always been curious as to how these taste. They sound so good. I wish I could have you make me one and then we could talk for hours!
ReplyDeleteHa! How kind of you to clarify that creme de minthe has no "top shelf." Enjoy your cocktail and have a lovely weekend!
ReplyDeletemmm.. This seems like the perfect April drink..
ReplyDeleteNice it sounds perfect! Cooling and rich all at the same time. Gorgeous in the picture too!
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i have some girl scout thin mints that are currently doing the trick, if the hubs doesn't eat them first.
ReplyDeleteinteresting! i've never had anything with this creme de menthe! my absolute fave ice cream is thrifty's mint n chip. in fact, i might have to stop at rite aid jsut to pick some up now. :)
ReplyDeletexx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com
yum! so minty and refreshing, and it doesn't hurt that it's such a pretty color :-)
ReplyDeleteSeeing as how mint ice cream is one of my faves, I think this drink would be equally tasty and satisfy my mint urge :)
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness I am printing this out the director will love this! xo
ReplyDeleteI don't drink but I love grasshopper pie. It's my favorite!
ReplyDeleteHi lovely Lena!! I'm so in love with all that's green!! It smells like spring!
ReplyDeleteGot to try grasshopper! I guess my hubby's gonna adore it!!
Love to you!
Laura@RicevereconStile
Gah, I need to learn to like boose!
ReplyDeleteAll these drinks you post look so yummy but I am sure I would just wrinkle my nose if I tasted it - I am such a kid!
Hugs and enjoy your weekend :)
Ooh, garnish with something chocolatey and this might be my ideal drink!
ReplyDeleteSophisticated or not creme de menthe is AOK is my books. I adore anything peppermint... especially choc mint icecream.. and any drink that tastes like it!
ReplyDeleteI guess this Grasshopper deserves a try at soonest! Love your shoes and coctails sections!! Unique and so beautifuly presented always!!!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck and lots of positive vibes for your John!
ReplyDeleteOn another note what a beautiful bouquet! It is just splendid!
YUM. I love all things minty. Grasshoppers are so delicious!
ReplyDeleteYes please, I want this like right now!!
ReplyDeleteCan this be made with out dairy? (Lactose intolerant!!) drank this one and loved it but had terrible stomach pains than I realized it had milk and was so sad.. Anyone know of a dairy free grasshopper drink?
ReplyDeleteCan this be made with out dairy? (Lactose intolerant!!) drank this one and loved it but had terrible stomach pains than I realized it had milk and was so sad.. Anyone know of a dairy free grasshopper drink?
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