Method
How to make Grasshopper
Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.
- 01
Chill a stemmed cocktail glass and keep the cream refrigerated until the moment of mixing.
- 02
Add the white crème de cacao, green crème de menthe, and fresh cream to a shaker.
- 03
Fill the shaker with ice cubes, leaving enough room for the ingredients to move freely.
- 04
Shake briskly for 8–10 seconds until the mixture is cold, smooth, and lightly aerated.
- 05
Fine-strain into the chilled cocktail glass so no small ice fragments reach the drink.
- 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.
Taste Profile
Editorial intensity · 0–5
- SweetnessDominant · 5/5
- SournessNone · 0/5
- BitternessVery low · 1/5
- StrengthLow · 2/5
- FreshnessMedium · 3/5
Editorial guide. Strength is perceived intensity, not calculated ABV.
Choose the right build
Grasshopper: ingredient choices
Does a Grasshopper contain chocolate or coffee liqueur?
This build uses crème de cacao, crème de menthe and heavy cream in equal measured amounts. Coffee liqueur is not listed; the White Russian is a different creamy drink.
Compare White Russian: ingredients and measuresMaking more than one?
Choose servings and combine shopping quantities in the party planner. Scaling ingredients is not a tested make-ahead or storage instruction; follow this recipe’s preparation for each serving.
Plan 2 servings of GrasshopperMissing an ingredient?
Use the linked ingredients in the recipe table to check the required style and available bottle examples. A shared category does not make different bottles exact substitutes.
Check the ingredient listIngredient guidance updated . Based on the two linked Kokto recipe specifications, not a new tasting test. Recipe amounts are unchanged.
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.
- Cocktail App English editorial catalog B002https://iba-world.com/iba-cocktail/grasshopper/ · amounts, steps, timing and entity relationships
- Kokto governed media recordCocktail App project owner · Project-owned generated original — all rights reserved