Grasshopper (cocktail)
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| This drink is designated as an IBA Official Cocktail |
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| Grasshopper | |
| Type: | Cocktail |
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| Served: | shaken, with ice |
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| IBA specified ingredients†: |
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| 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.
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[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]
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Barfliers.com "Flying Grasshopper". Retrieved 2007-01-26
- ^ E-How.com "How To Mix a Grasshopper". Retrieved 2007-01-26.
- ^ Food at Sunset.com "Grasshopper Milkshake". Retrieved 2007-01-26.
- ^ International Movie Database"Quotes from Ronin". Retrieved 2007-01-26.
