Grasshopper (cocktail)
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| Type | Cocktail |
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| Served | Straight up; without ice |
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| IBA specified ingredients* |
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| Preparation | Pour ingredients into a cocktail 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. The drink reputedly originated at Tujague's, a landmark bar in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana,[1] and gained popularity during the 1950s and 1960s throughout the American South.
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Composition [edit]
A typical grasshopper cocktail consists of equal parts green Crème de menthe, white Crème de cacao and fresh cream, shaken with ice and strained into a chilled cocktail glass.[2]
Variations [edit]
A "Vodka" or "Flying" Grasshopper substitutes vodka for fresh cream, while a "Brown Grasshopper" additionally contains coffee.
A "Frozen" Grasshopper additionally contains Mint Ice Cream to further its dessert qualities.
A 'Green Genie' is a variation containing Creme de Menthe, Creme de Caramel and Jasmine infused vodka.
In the North Central US states, especially Wisconsin, Grasshoppers are blended drinks where ice cream is substituted for cream. Also known as a "Grasshopper milkshake," it contains Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream, milk, and crème de menthe. This is blended and served in a tall glass decorated with a miniature or broken cream filled chocolate sandwich cookie.[3]
Popular Culture [edit]
The character Rajesh Koothrappali of the television series The Big Bang Theory drinks Grasshoppers regularly.
See also [edit]
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Grasshopper (cocktail) |
References [edit]
- ^ http://www.thebollard.com/bollard/?p=2119
- ^ http://www.alcomixer.com/recipe/grasshopper
- ^ Food at Sunset.com "Grasshopper Milkshake". Retrieved 2007-01-26.
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