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Shaken · one serving

Grasshopper

A cool, creamy dessert cocktail combining mint and white cacao liqueurs.

Short answer

Grasshopper is a shaken cocktail made with crème de cacao, crème de menthe, and heavy cream. A cool, creamy dessert cocktail combining mint and white cacao liqueurs. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 4 minutes.
Time4 min
MethodShaken
GlassCocktail
LevelEasy
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Grasshopper ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Grasshopper ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Crème de Cacao20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part
Crème de menthe20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part
Heavy Cream20 ml2 cl0.7 oz1 part

Garnish: One small mint leaf, optional

Method

How to make Grasshopper

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill a stemmed cocktail glass and keep the cream refrigerated until the moment of mixing.

  2. 02

    Add the white crème de cacao, green crème de menthe, and fresh cream to a shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker with ice cubes, leaving enough room for the ingredients to move freely.

  4. 04

    Shake briskly for 8–10 seconds until the mixture is cold, smooth, and lightly aerated.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled cocktail glass so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Optionally place one small mint leaf on the surface and serve immediately.

Tasting profile

What does Grasshopper taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sweetness (5/5) and freshness (3/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness5 / 5
Sourness0 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength2 / 5
Freshness3 / 5

Quick answers

Grasshopper questions

What is in a Grasshopper?

Kokto’s build uses crème de cacao, crème de menthe, and heavy cream.

How long does a Grasshopper take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 4 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Grasshopper prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a cocktail. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Grasshopper alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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