
Ordinary Drink
Grasshopper
El Grasshopper es un cóctel clásico y refrescante que combina licor de menta, crema de cacao y crema espesa. Su color verde vibrante y su sabor dulce lo convierten en una opción popular para quienes buscan una bebida indulgente y deliciosa. Ideal para disfrutar como postre o en una ocasión especial.
- mentolado
- cremoso
- dulce
- fresco
- Prep Time
- 5 min
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Difficulty
- Easy
- ABV
- 17%
- Yields
- 1 serving
El Grasshopper es un clásico ordinary drink, listo en 5 minutos. El resultado es un sabor mentolado and cremoso que merece cada minuto. Constantemente entre las búsquedas más populares de "postre".
Key Takeaways
What you’ll learn
- The Grasshopper was created at Tujague's bar in New Orleans around 1918 by owner Philip Guichet, who won second place with it in a New York cocktail competition.
- The classic recipe uses equal parts crème de menthe, white crème de cacao, and heavy cream for a perfectly balanced mint-chocolate profile.
- Green crème de menthe gives the iconic bright colour; white crème de menthe offers identical flavour with a cleaner, paler presentation.
- Vigorous shaking for 15–20 seconds is essential for cream-based cocktails to emulsify properly and achieve the correct texture.
- The frozen Grasshopper variation became wildly popular in the 1950s–60s and remains a beloved dessert drink.
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Ingredients
- Serves
- 1 serving
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Prep
- 5 min
- 3/4 ozGreen Creme de Menthe
- 3/4 oz whiteCreme de Cacao
- 3/4 ozLight cream
Method
Preparation
- 01
Vierte los ingredientes en una coctelera con hielo. Agita enérgicamente y luego cuela en una copa de cóctel fría.
Origin
History & Origins
The Grasshopper cocktail was born in the French Quarter of New Orleans around 1918 at Tujague's, one of the city's oldest restaurants and bars, which first opened in 1856. Philip Guichet, the establishment's second owner, created the minty-sweet concoction for a cocktail competition in New York City, where it won second place. In the hearts of dessert-cocktail lovers, however, it became a champion. Tujague's still stands today at 823 Decatur Street and still serves the original Grasshopper.
The drink became particularly fashionable in the 1950s and 1960s, when creamy dessert-style cocktails dominated American cocktail culture. The equal-parts formula — crème de menthe, white crème de cacao, and heavy cream — created something that tasted uncannily like liquid mint-chocolate ice cream, earning the cocktail a devoted following among diners who wanted a sweet finish without committing to a full dessert. Restaurants across the American South adopted it as a signature after-dinner offering.
The equal-parts formula — crème de menthe, white crème de cacao, and heavy cream — created something that tasted uncannily like liquid mint-chocolate ice cream, earning the cocktail a devoted following among diners who wanted a sweet finish without committing to a full dessert.
Though cream-based cocktails fell somewhat out of fashion during the craft cocktail revolution's emphasis on spirit-forward drinks, the Grasshopper has experienced a nostalgic revival. Modern bartenders are rediscovering these indulgent classics and introducing them to new audiences, sometimes elevating the recipe with artisanal crème de menthe or house-made chocolate syrups. Its vivid green colour, iconic flavour, and straightforward preparation make it a perennial crowd-pleaser.
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Bartender’s Insight
Pro Tips
Use partes iguales de crema de menta verde, crema de cacao blanca y crema pesada para un equilibrio óptimo y textura sedosa
From Willow
agite vigorosamente con hielo picado para crear emulsificación y enfriamiento adecuado
cuela en una copa de cóctel enfriada para lograr una presentación prístina
decore con una pequeña ramita de menta fresca para mejorar el aroma.
At the Table
Perfect Pairings
Beyond the Classic
Variations
Grasshopper de Brandy
Sustituye la crema por brandy, creando una variación más fuerte y orientada al licor
Grasshopper Fizz
Se cubre con champagne para agregar efervescencia y ligereza adicionales
Grasshopper de Chocolate y Menta
Usa partes iguales de crema de cacao oscura con menta para una intensidad de chocolate más profunda
Questions
Frequently Asked
- The Grasshopper has a flavor profile that is mentolado, cremoso, dulce, fresco. It is crafted to balance these characteristics into a harmonious, satisfying drink that appeals to a wide range of palates.
- The Grasshopper is ideal for fiestas de verano, cenas elegantes, celebraciones de cumpleaños. Its flavor profile and presentation make it a versatile choice that works equally well as a social cocktail or a relaxed evening drink.
- Yes, there are several ways to adapt a Grasshopper. If you cannot source Green Creme de Menthe, look for a similar alternative that matches its flavor profile. Keep in mind that substitutions may alter the balance of the cocktail, so start with a smaller quantity and adjust to taste. The variations section above lists popular alternatives bartenders use.
- Some of the most popular Grasshopper variations include Grasshopper de Brandy, Grasshopper Fizz, Grasshopper de Chocolate y Menta. Each variation puts a unique twist on the original recipe while retaining the essential character of the classic cocktail.
- The Grasshopper is traditionally served in a Cocktail glass. Using the right glassware is important because it affects the aroma, temperature retention, and overall drinking experience. If you do not have a Cocktail glass on hand, a similar shaped glass will work.
- Yes, a mocktail version of the Grasshopper is possible. Replace the base spirit with a non-alcoholic spirit alternative (there are many quality options available) and keep all other components the same. The result will capture much of the original's flavor profile while being suitable for guests who prefer alcohol-free options.
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