CHRISTMAS GRASSHOPPER Chocolate Mint COCKTAIL RECIPE
The Grasshopper cocktail was created back in 1919 by Philbert Guichet, the owner of Tujaque's in New Orleans, as an entry for a cocktail contest in New York, and Guichet too home a second prize for his recipe. His classic Grasshopper consisted of equal parts green creme de menthe, creme de cacao and cream, shaken together with ice, then strained into a coupe.
Here I've instilled a little extra Christmas cheer by adding chocolate vodka for a much merrier holiday. Something not found in the classic Grasshopper Recipe.
Drink responsibly, no sleigh driving after these.
The CHRISTMAS GRASSHOPPER
INGREDIENTS:
1 Oz. Chocolate Vodka 1 Oz. White Cream de Cacao 1 Oz. Green Creme de Menthe 1 Oz. Half & Half
Ice
Garnish: Simple Syrup, Chocolate Sprinkles
Glass: Coupe or Cocktail (Martini) Glass
Tools: Cocktail shaker
DIRECTIONS: Dip the rim of your cocktail glass into simple syrup, then dip into the chocolate sprinkles. Chill the glass in the freezer. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add the chocolate vodka, creme de cacao, creme de menthe and half & half and shake until well chilled. Strain into your chilled glass and serve.
Feel free to add a fresh mint garnish if you like. I actually forgot about my mint because it's in my little greenhouse being protected for winter!
