Grasshopper recipe
Crème de menthe, white crème de cacao and single cream, shaken and strained into a cocktail glass, garnished with a sprig of mint.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 4 ingredients
- Cocktail glass
What Equipment do you need to make a Grasshopper?
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
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Jigger
It’s important to get the mix of any cocktail right. The measurements are set for a reason – to specify a tried, tested, and tasty drink.
A jigger is going to help you get those perfect measurements – after all, it is what the pros use.
For a jigger, we recommend:
Cocktail Glass
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Recipe card
Grasshopper
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Use a jigger to measure out the crème de menthe, crème de cacao and cream into the shaker.
- Shake well until cold to the touch.
- Strain the mix into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint.
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Grasshopper FAQs
What Equipment do you need to make a Grasshopper?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker, a jigger and a cocktail glass.
What’s in a Grasshopper?
A Grasshopper is made with 25ml / 0.8oz crème de menthe, 25ml / 0.8oz white crème de cacao and 25ml / 0.8oz single cream.
What alcohol is in a Grasshopper?
The only alcohol in a Grasshopper is white crème de cacao: 25ml / 0.8oz.
Is a Grasshopper shaken or stirred?
A Grasshopper is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then strain it into a cocktail glass.
Can I make a Grasshopper without a cocktail shaker?
A cocktail shaker is best, but a clean jam jar with a tight lid works too. Add ice and the ingredients, screw the lid on and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, then strain it into your glass through a small sieve.
What glass is a Grasshopper served in?
Serve a Grasshopper in a cocktail glass.
How do you garnish a Grasshopper?
Garnish a Grasshopper with a sprig of mint.
How do I make a Grasshopper for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 100ml crème de menthe, 100ml white crème de cacao and 100ml single cream. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
