Grasshopper Cocktail

Traditionally an after-dinner drink, I'll enjoy the minty deliciousness of a Grasshopper Cocktail any time! How about you?

I sure do love a classic Grasshopper Cocktail. But you know what? It's a cocktail that I often forget about.

But every time I do get around to making one and sipping on its minty deliciousness, I always think to myself I need to make them more often!

With its chocolate-mint flavor combination, the Grasshopper Cocktail is typically considered an after-dinner drink. But I tell you what, I'll take one any time at all.

So thankfully, Grasshoppers are super easy to make.

They're simply a mixture of three ingredients green creme de menthe, clear creme de cacao, and 1/2-&-1/2 (or whole milk, if you'd prefer or don't have 1/2-&-1/2 on hand).

Creme de menthe gives the cocktail its mint flavor and characteristic pretty green color. Creme de cacao gives the tasty chocolate flavor. And 1/2-&-1/2 gives the cocktail richness and nice smooth creaminess. It's a combination whose refreshing minty-ness just can't be beat.

Whether it's after dinner or any other time you choose.

To make one, place equal parts creme de menthe, creme de cacao, and 1/2-&-1/2 in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Give the mixture a good shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. That's all there is to it.

If you'd like to be fancy, garnish the cocktail with a few chocolate curls or a fresh mint leaf. But this certainly isn't necessary to enjoy its great taste.

If you're a fan of chocolate and mint cocktails, give my favorite Chocolate Martini or my Thin Mint Cocktail a try, too.

And be sure not to forget about this classic Grasshopper Cocktail. Whether you enjoy its minty deliciousness as an after-dinner drink as its intended, or any time ... like me. Because I certainly don't think this cocktail's fabulous flavor should be relegated solely to after dinner.

Do you?

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Yield: 2 cocktails

Author: Tracey |