Gustings' Grasshopper
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Ingredients
5/6 oz Cognac (brandy)
5/6 oz Green crème de menthe
5/6 oz White crème de cacao
5/6 oz Whipping cream
How to make
Serve in a coupe glass
Prepare
- 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- 2 Prepare mint leaf for garnish.
Method
- 3 SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
- 4 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- 5 Garnish with mint leaf.
Flavour profile
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
15.8% alc./vol. · 1.2 standard drinks · 239 calories
History
A decadent blend of mint, cream, and chocolate with cognac.
The Grasshopper, a classic cocktail, is said to have been created by Paul Gustings at Tujague's in New Orleans, USA.
Created by Paul Gustings