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.

GlassCoupe
GarnishNone
ABV15%
Categoryclassic
Flavorminty, creamy, chocolate, dessert

Ingredients

  • Green Crème de Menthe1 oz
  • White Crème de Cacao1 oz
  • Heavy Cream1 oz
  • Grated Chocolate1 pinch

Method

  1. Add crème de cacao, crème de menthe, and cream to shaker with ice
  2. Shake hard
  3. Strain into chilled coupe
  4. 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.