• Crème de menthe (green)
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Provides the signature mint flavor and color
• Crème de cacao (white)
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Adds smooth chocolate notes
• Heavy cream
  30 ml (1 oz)

  Gives the cocktail its creamy body
• Ice
  1 cup

  Enough to fill the shaker

• Cocktail shaker
• Jigger
• Hawthorne strainer
• Chilled coupe or martini glass

1. 1

   Chill your glass by placing it in the freezer or filling it with ice water for a few minutes.

2. 2

   Add crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and heavy cream to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

3. 3

   Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well-chilled and creamy.

4. 4

   Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.

5. 5

   Garnish with grated chocolate or a fresh mint sprig for an aromatic finish.

• It tastes like mint-chocolate ice cream for grown-ups.
• The eye-catching green color is always a conversation starter.
• It’s incredibly easy to make with just three main ingredients.
• Perfect as a dessert cocktail or festive party drink.
• Brings a touch of retro glamour to any gathering.

The Grasshopper cocktail was born in the French Quarter of New Orleans, reportedly created by Philip Guichet at Tujague’s bar in the early 20th century—most likely around the 1950s. It soared in popularity during the 1950s and ’60s, when after-dinner cocktails were all the rage. Its striking color and sweet, mint-chocolate flavor have made it a beloved classic, especially among those with a sweet tooth or fondness for vintage cocktails.