Grasshopper (cocktail)

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*Facts at a glance*
This drink is designated as an IBA Official Cocktail
Grasshopper
Type:	Cocktail
Served:	shaken, with ice
Standard drinkware:	Cocktail glass
IBA specified ingredients^†:	2cl (one part) Crème de menthe (green) 2cl (one part) Creme de Cacao (white) 2cl (one part) Fresh cream
Preparation:	Pour ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake briskly and then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

A grasshopper is a sweet, mint-flavored, after-dinner drink. The name of the drink is derived from its green color which is provided by the Crème de menthe. Serves one.

1 Recipe
- 1.1 Variations
- 1.2 Dessert Recipe
2 Trivia
3 See also
4 External links
5 References

[edit] Recipe

Ingredients:

2.0 cl Crème de menthe (green)
2.0 cl Crème de cacao (white)
2.0 cl Fresh cream

Mixing instructions:

In a shaker filled with ice cubes, combine the Crème de menthe, creme de cacao, and fresh cream. Shake well for about 6-8 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

[edit] Variations

For a Vodka Grasshopper, substitute vodka for the fresh cream. This may also be called a Flying Grasshopper ^[1]

For a Brown Grasshopper, add in ground coffee. ^[2]

[edit] Dessert Recipe

Grasshopper Milkshake

2 cups Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons crème de menthe
1 miniature or broken cream filled chocolate sandwich cookie

Mixing instructions:

In a blender, combine ice cream, milk, and crème de menthe. Whirl until smooth and pour into a chilled tall glass. Garnish with cookie.^[3]

[edit] Trivia

In the 1998 movie Ronin (film), Robert DeNiro's character "Sam" jokes about interrogation methods with "Larry" Skipp Sudduth and "Spencer" played by Sean Bean. He claims that he was interrogated at one point, and held out as long as possible, but his tormentors finally got to him by giving him a 'grasshopper.' Larry asks, "What's a grasshopper?" and Sam replies, "Lessee, two parts gin, one part brandy, one part Creme de Menthe..."^[4]