What is Grasshopper ice cream made of?

A traditional grasshopper is usually a blended beverage made with ice cream, heavy cream, crème de menthe (thats fancy speak for mint), and crème de cacao (thats fancy speak for chocolate). Theyre a staple at Wisconsin Supper Clubs as an after-dinner drink and dessert all in one!

What drink is named after a Grasshopper?

History of the Grasshopper Shortly after the turn of the century, the Guichet family purchased Tujagues from founders Guillaume and Marie Tujague. Philibert Guichet invented the drink that would become known as the Grasshopper, for a 1918 cocktail competition in New York City.

What is the Flavour in a Grasshopper cocktail?

A Grasshopper is a sweet, mint-flavored, after-dinner drink. The name of the drink derives from its green color, which comes from crème de menthe.

Why is it called Grasshopper ice cream?

Guichets combination of equal parts crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream took second prize in the contest, and Guichet proudly brought the drink — supposedly named a Grasshopper for its bright green color — back to New Orleans. From 1919 on, in one way or another, you could get a Grasshopper at Tujagues.

Grasshopper drink with mint chocolate chip ice cream

The Grasshopper is a green blast from the past featuring green creme de menthe, white creme de cacao and heavy cream. Creme de menthe is a liqueur made by adding mint leaves or extract to neutral alcohol, after which it’s filtered, sweetened, lightly aged and bottled. And white creme de cacao is a sweet, chocolate-flavored liqueur with a buttery mouthfeel.

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Ingredients
Grasshopper Cocktail Ingredients:
Frozen Grasshopper Drink (Grasshopper with Ice Cream):
Flying Grasshopper Cocktail:
Grasshopper Drink
Ingredients
Instructions
What is Grasshopper ice cream made of?
What drink is named after a Grasshopper?
What is the Flavour in a Grasshopper cocktail?
Why is it called Grasshopper ice cream?

The drink was allegedly created in 1919 in New Orleans, but it didn’t become a household name until the 1950s, as Prohibition squandered the growth and familiarity of many cocktails born just before the restricted-drinking era began. The original recipe calls for the three ingredients to be combined in equal parts, resulting in a cocktail that looks like melted mint-chocolate-chip ice cream and kind of tastes like it, too.

The rich, green-hued dessert cocktail became a mainstay at bars during the disco era, while in contemporary times, bartenders have upended the core blueprint, creating clarified grasshoppers, grasshopper milkshakes and other playful riffs on the flavorful classic.

This version comes from New York bartending legend Dale DeGroff, who breaks the equal-parts formula and cranks up the heavy cream to round out the drink. Shake your ingredients with ice and, if you’re feeling fancy, dust some nutmeg on top. The Grasshopper can be consumed any time of day, of course, but given its sweet and creamy nature, it’s particularly effective after dinner. Order one after a good meal or make one at home in lieu of dessert.

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Ingredients

1 ounce green creme de menthe
1 ounce white creme de cacao
2 ounces heavy cream
Garnish: nutmeg, freshly grated (optional)

Steps

Add the green creme de menthe, white creme de cacao and heavy cream into a shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.

Try this sweet and creamy Grasshopper drink! A mint-chocolate flavored cocktail made with only three ingredients.
I might be on a never-ending quest to turn cocktails into dessert. Because, once you drop a scoop of ice cream into your White Russian or dollop Whipped Cream onto your Grasshopper, there is no turning back. Boozy dessert-like cocktails are right up my alley. I even add a secret ingredient to my Aperol Spritz to make it extra smooth and sweet.
If you’re looking to drink your dessert, this is the cocktail for you! It’s sweet and creamy and it tastes like a grown up version of a mint-chocolate chip milkshake (sold!). This cocktail is made with only three ingredients. I’ll give you the classic recipe, but I highly recommend tasting as you go and adjusting to suit your taste.
Grasshopper Cocktail Ingredients:
Crème de menthe: A sweet mint-flavored liqueur. Available in both white or green, you definitely want to go with with the vibrant green version to give your Grasshopper the classic vibrant color.

Crème de cacao: A sweet chocolate-flavored liqueur. Available in both dark or white (clear). You’ll want to choose the clear version for this recipe so that the green color from the crème de menthe will show up.
Half and half or cream: The two liqueurs get cut with half and half or cream. I prefer half and half since it’s slightly less thick and rich, but choose whichever you’d like. This half and half substitute also works great.
A traditional Grasshopper recipe uses equal parts crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream. Pour them into an ice-filled cocktail shaker, give it a few shakes and strain it into a glass. Feel free to adjust the proportions to suit your taste. For example, I prefer 2 parts half and half, 1 part crème de menthe and 1 part crème de cacao. Once you have the ingredients you can play around them until you get your perfect cocktail.
Make your Grasshopper extra pretty by adding some of the following garnishes: swirl chocolate sauce into the inside of your glass, top the Grasshopper with whipped cream, chopped Andes candies, chocolate sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or a sprig of fresh mint.
Frozen Grasshopper Drink (Grasshopper with Ice Cream):
Grasshopper Milkshake: Turn this cocktail into a milkshake! Add the crème de menthe, crème de cacao, milk, and a few scoops of mint-chip or vanilla ice cream into a blender. Give it a whirl and you’ll have a creamy, boozy and incredibly delicious dessert. It goes down very, very smooth (don’t say I didn’t warn ya).
Flying Grasshopper Cocktail:
Want to make your cocktail even stronger? Turn it into a Flying Grasshopper by adding 1 part vodka. Plain vodka or vanilla vodka would both work with the chocolate and mint flavors. I’ve also seen mention of adding Kahlua to a Grasshopper, which would impart a subtle vanilla-coffee flavor. I haven’t that tried yet, but as I am typing this I realize that I have everything I need to try it. I’m off to go experiment. Wish me luck!
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Grasshopper Drink
A sweet and creamy mint-chocolate flavored cocktail made with only three ingredients. This Grasshopper Drink couldn't be easier!
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Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 277kcal

Author: Allison - Celebrating Sweets
Ingredients
- ▢1 ounce crème de menthe
- ▢1 ounce crème de cacao white/clear
- ▢2 ounces half and half, or heavy cream
- ▢Chocolate sauce, whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles and/or chopped andes candies, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled cocktail shaker, and give it a few shakes.
- Drizzle chocolate sauce around the inside of a stemmed cocktail glass. Pour in grasshopper. Top with whipped cream sprinkles and candy, if desired.
Notes
Adjust the portions of ingredients to suit your taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 24mg | Potassium: 73mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 60mg
Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

What is Grasshopper ice cream made of?

A traditional grasshopper is usually a blended beverage made with ice cream, heavy cream, crème de menthe (that's fancy speak for mint), and crème de cacao (that's fancy speak for chocolate). They're a staple at Wisconsin Supper Clubs as an after-dinner drink and dessert all in one!

What drink is named after a Grasshopper?

History of the Grasshopper Shortly after the turn of the century, the Guichet family purchased Tujague's from founders Guillaume and Marie Tujague. Philibert Guichet invented the drink that would become known as the Grasshopper, for a 1918 cocktail competition in New York City.

What is the Flavour in a Grasshopper cocktail?

A Grasshopper is a sweet, mint-flavored, after-dinner drink. The name of the drink derives from its green color, which comes from crème de menthe.

Why is it called Grasshopper ice cream?

Guichet's combination of equal parts crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream took second prize in the contest, and Guichet proudly brought the drink — supposedly named a "Grasshopper" for its bright green color — back to New Orleans. "From 1919 on, in one way or another, you could get a Grasshopper at Tujague's."