Grasshopper (cocktail) facts for kids
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| Type | Cocktail |
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| Served | Up |
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| Preparation | Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake briskly and then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. |
| Timing | After dinner |
| Grasshopper recipe at International Bartenders Association |
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A Grasshopper is a sweet, mint-flavored drink. It is often enjoyed after a meal, like a dessert. The drink gets its name from its bright green color. This color comes from one of its main ingredients, a mint-flavored liquid called crème de menthe.
The Grasshopper drink was first made in 1918. It was created by Philip Guichet, who owned a bar called Tujague's. This bar is located in the famous French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. The drink became very popular in the 1950s and 1960s, especially in the southern parts of the United States.
Contents
What is a Grasshopper?
A classic Grasshopper drink has three main parts. It uses equal amounts of green crème de menthe and white crème de cacao. It also includes fresh cream. These ingredients are mixed together with ice. Then, the mixture is poured into a chilled glass.
Different Kinds of Grasshoppers
There are many fun ways to change a Grasshopper drink. Each change gives it a slightly different taste or texture.
Flying Grasshopper
A "Flying Grasshopper" is a version that uses vodka instead of cream. This makes the drink lighter.
Frozen Grasshopper
A "Frozen Grasshopper" is more like a dessert. It adds mint ice cream to the mix. This makes it thick and creamy, like a milkshake.
After Eight Grasshopper
The "After Eight" version adds a layer of dark chocolate liqueur. This is mixed with the crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream.
Grasshopper Milkshake
In some parts of the United States, especially Wisconsin, Grasshoppers are blended drinks. They often use ice cream instead of cream. A "Grasshopper milkshake" is a similar idea. It has mint chocolate chip ice cream, milk, and crème de menthe. This is blended until smooth. It is often served in a tall glass. Sometimes, it is decorated with a small chocolate sandwich cookie.
Girl Scout Cookie Grasshopper
A "Girl Scout Cookie" Grasshopper changes one ingredient. It uses peppermint schnapps instead of crème de menthe. This gives it a strong mint flavor.
Twinkie Grasshopper
The company Hostess, known for Twinkies, shared a recipe for a "Twinkie Grasshopper." This recipe is like a milkshake. It uses Twinkies as an ingredient.
See also
In Spanish: Saltamontes (cóctel) para niños
