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Creamy green grasshopper cocktail in a martini glass, topped with chocolate shavings and fresh mint, served on a bar counter with warm background lighting.

Grasshopper Cocktail

A classic creamy dessert cocktail with a stunning pastel green color, featuring the flavors of sweet mint and rich chocolate.
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Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker (Standard)
  • 1 Martini glass (Chilled)
  • 1 Microplane (For chocolate)

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Green Crème de Menthe - For mint flavor & color
  • 1 oz White Crème de Cacao - Clear chocolate liqueur
  • 1 oz heavy cream - For richness
  • 1 cup ice cubes - For shaking
  • 1 tablespoon dark chocolate - Shaved garnish
  • 1 sprig fresh mint - Garnish

Instructions 

  • Chill a martini or coupe glass in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  • Add Green Crème de Menthe, White Crème de Cacao, and heavy cream to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  • Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
  • Strain into the chilled glass.
  • Garnish with shaved chocolate in the center and a sprig of mint on the rim.

Notes

Use White Crème de Cacao to maintain the bright green color. Shake vigorously for a frothy texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 280kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 40mg (13%) | Sodium: 15mg (1%) | Potassium: 50mg (1%) | Sugar: 20g (22%) | Vitamin A: 400IU (8%) | Calcium: 30mg (3%)