Grasshopper
Liqueur · Coupe
A New Orleans Tujague's invention circa 1919 — white crème de cacao, green crème de menthe, and cream shaken to a mint-chip-sundae green.
| Glass | Coupe |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 15% |
| Category | classic |
| Flavor | minty, creamy, chocolate, dessert |
Ingredients
- Green Crème de Menthe1 oz
- White Crème de Cacao1 oz
- Heavy Cream1 oz
- Grated Chocolate1 pinch
Method
- Add crème de cacao, crème de menthe, and cream to shaker with ice
- Shake hard
- Strain into chilled coupe
- Garnish with grated chocolate
Pro Tips
- Green crème de menthe + white crème de cacao + cream — equal parts.
- Fresh mint garnish turns this from diner-kitsch to elegant dessert cocktail.
- Pre-Prohibition New Orleans origin — Tujague's still serves it.