Traditional Grasshopper Cocktail Recipe Video

Hop into one of these little cocktails, well-chilled, smooth and creamy. The Grasshopper is a classic mix of crème de menthe and crème de cacao with cream, created back in 1919 at Tujagues Restaurant in New Orleans.

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Servings1Cuisine
MethodDish
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Creme de menthe1 Ounce
 Creme de cacao1 Ounce
 Cream1 Ounce
 Nutmeg1 Dash
 Ice cubes10 Medium, cracked

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 336 Calories from Fat 82

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9 g13.6%

Saturated Fat 5.9 g29.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 4.1 mg1.4%

Sodium 70.8 mg3%

Total Carbohydrates 49 g16.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g5.8%

Sugars 33 g

Protein 2 g4.8%

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 0.02%

Calcium 8.8% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a cocktail shaker, add the Crème de Menthe, Crème de Cacao, cream and ice cubes and shake over ice.
2. Strain into a chilled glass.

SERVING
3. Garnish with a dash of nutmeg and serve chilled.
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