No matter if you are doing a little holiday entertaining this year or just celebrating with family or close friends, this is a fun cocktail recipe to have on hand.
The first time I tried a grasshopper cocktail was at a Christmas dinner party and I LOVED it. It reminds me of a lightly alcoholic peppermint mocha (without caffeine), plus it’s a very festive color, which makes this drink even more fun.
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I’ll share how to make a classic grasshopper cocktail, as well as how to make a frozen version. For this recipe, I am working with Walmart—my go-to store for easy holiday entertaining options, as you can get both groceries and other things you may need like drinkware or decorations.
Not only did I get all the glasses, serving trays, and little candy tree ornaments there, but I also found all the perfect entertaining snacks you see in their bakery section. Walmart makes entertaining easy!
Here are some party snacks that pair well with grasshopper cocktails:
- sweet or savory trail mix
- cookies
- peppermint bark
- nuts
- pretzels
- chocolate candies
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There are only three ingredients in a classic grasshopper cocktail: Creme de menthe, Creme de cacao, and heavy whipping cream.
And, the ratio I like to use is 1 : 1 : 1, meaning I use one ounce of each ingredient to make one cocktail. I’ll include more information and some substation notes in the recipe card below.
A frozen grasshopper cocktail is quite possibly the most delicious boozy milkshake option ever. To make this, you simply swap the 1 ounce of heavy whipping cream for 1 cup of vanilla ice cream.
As you can tell from the ingredients, this is a very decadent and flavorful drink. Perfect for a holiday celebration!
I like to garnish these with a few chocolate shavings and fresh mint. Another option is to add a mini candy cane to the side of the glass, or melted chocolate to the rim. Cheers! xo. Emma
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Ingredients
- 1 ounce Creme de menthe
- 1 ounce Creme de cacao
- 1 ounce heavy whipping cream
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add all three ingredients.
- Shake until the shaker feels very cold in your hand.
- Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings and/or fresh mint.
such a festive cocktail