Grasshopper drink calories

Recipe

Grasshopper Drink Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1ouncegreen crème de menthe
  • 1ouncewhite crème de cacao
  • 1ounceheavy cream
  • Fresh mint sprigoptional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
  • Add the green crème de menthe, white crème de cacao, and heavy cream to the shaker.
  • Secure the lid and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker is frosty, about 15 seconds.
  • Strain into a chilled cocktail or coupe glass.
  • Garnish with a sprig of mint, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 300kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 28g (9%)Protein: 1g (2%)Fat: 10g (15%)Saturated Fat: 7g (44%)Sodium: 9mgSugar: 21g (23%)

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use.

Get it?

So I thought that since I’m here today because Julie is off getting married, that I would share one of my husband’s favorite drinks. Any longer than that and the cream may separate or spoil. Using the dark version would add more robust chocolate notes but muddy the drink’s color, fundamentally altering its charm and presentation.

I’d recommend making the recipe as is, trying it, and then deciding if you want more mint.

What kind of alcohol is creme de menthe?

Creme de menthe is a liqueur. Not even joking.

And that is the secret to a happy marriage. He does love ice cream.

And mint.

And he really likes when ice cream and mint and chocolate are all thrown together.

Liqueurs are spirits made from a base liquor like grain neutral spirit (GNS), vodka, or Everclear – anything with no flavor. Shake or stir well to restore creaminess before serving. PIN IT FOR LATER!
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This post was originally published on March 8, 2015.

The city that brought beignets and étouffée to American tables also gave us the grasshopper—a delightful adult beverage that’s as playful and colorful as the Crescent City itself.

This grasshopper drink recipe is a love letter to the vibrancy and creative freedom of New Orleans.

  • Pour your cocktail into the prepared glasses almost to the top.

    Crème de cacao is also available in white (clear) and dark (brown) versions, each with subtle flavor differences.

    Hey Bread Booze Bacon fans! Serve immediately with a straw.

    • Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 263mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 764IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 178mgIron: 1mg

    All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate.

    If you two crazy kids can remember to be kind to each other, you will be fine.

    And Grasshopper cocktails on Christmas Eve are a nice plus.

    What is in a grasshopper drink?

    I’ve seen this cocktail made two ways – a grasshopper drink with ice cream and without. Thaw in the fridge for several hours before shaking and serving—or toss frozen cubes into a blender with a splash of fresh cream for a frozen adult treat.

    Serving suggestions

    Serve grasshopper cocktails in place of dessert after a meal, or make them part of a gathering’s array of sweets.


    Crème de menthe comes in both green and white (clear) varieties, and each delivers a similar minty sweetness. It’s the one I learned to make while bartending and I’m sticking with it. This version is with ice cream. It’s the perfect drink to make when you crave chocolate and mint!

    When it comes to cocktails, I have a special place in my heart for blended drinks.