Cocktail recipe

Grasshopper recipe.

Grasshopper is velvety, soft and more grown-up than it looks, with crème de menthe, white crème de cacao and single cream giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

Cocktail recipe 5 mins Mocktail option
I’d like to make a for using
Grasshopper cocktail image
Grasshopper

Description

The charm of Grasshopper is in the contrast: familiar flavours, but with enough shape to make it memorable. The point is texture as much as flavour. Crème de menthe, white crème de cacao and single cream create a soft, rounded drink, but the best version still has enough spirit and aromatic detail to avoid becoming a milkshake. It should feel plush, not cloying.

A small garnish or spice note helps the finish, giving the richness somewhere to go after the first sip.

Ingredients

  • 25 ml Creme de Menthe
  • 25 ml White Creme de Cacao
  • 25 ml Cream (single cream)
  • Ice
  • 1 mint sprig (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Shake the liqueurs and cream with ice until very cold.
  2. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or small coupe.
  3. Garnish with a mint sprig.

Recommended glassware

Dessert Cocktail Glass
Dessert Cocktail Glass (recommended)

A decorative glass for sweet and indulgent cocktail serves.

150–300 ml Decorative stemmed or footed dessert-style glass.

Best for: Brandy Alexander, Grasshopper, White Russian twists, sweet signatures.

Garnish: Excellent for chocolate shavings, cream, cinnamon, and dessert-style toppings.

Martini Glass
Martini Glass

A classic V-shaped cocktail glass for iconic served-up drinks.

Also commonly used.

120–220 ml Stemmed V-shaped bowl.

Best for: Martini, Cosmopolitan, Espresso Martini, Lemon Drop, Appletini.

Garnish: Works well with olives, citrus twists, cocktail onions, or neat rim presentation.

Quick facts

5 mins Easy Ice Mocktail option
Love this recipe? Share it with a friend or save it for later.
Facebook X WhatsApp Pinterest Email

People who liked this recipe also liked

Mojito
Mojito

A refreshing cocktail with mint, lime, and rum.

 Bellini
Bellini

Bellini is fresh, sparkling and social, with Prosecco and Peach puree giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

 Raspberry Collins
Raspberry Collins

Raspberry Collins is zesty, focused and built around a satisfying snap, with Gin, lemon juice, raspberries and simple syrup giving the drink a clearer flavour story and a more useful reason to make it.

 Rhubarb & Custard Sour
Rhubarb & Custard Sour

A tangy rhubarb gin base mellowed with velvety vanilla custard notes, shaken to a silky texture. Inspired by the classic boiled sweet, it balances tart fruitiness with creamy sweetness.

More ways to explore

Browse related themes and categories for similar cocktails.

Candy-Inspired Cocktails Theme Classic Cocktails Theme Coffee & After-Dinner Cocktails Theme Colourful Cocktails Theme Date Night Cocktails Theme Garden Party Cocktails Theme Spring Theme Summer Theme Summer Party Cocktails Theme Valentine’s Day Theme