Ingredients: Served: Straight up: chilled, without ice. Drinkware: Cocktail glass. Method: Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake briskly and then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. 3 cl crème de menthe (green), 3 cl crème de cacao (white), 3 cl cream

**Grasshopper - Cocktail** Indulge in a creamy, minty delight with the **Grasshopper Cocktail**, a sweet and nostalgic after-dinner drink that's a beautiful shade of green! This delightful **Cocktail** is a simple blend of green **crème de menthe** for refreshing **Mint** flavor and color, white **crème de cacao** for rich chocolate notes, and fresh cream for luxurious richness. The combination is like a mint chocolate milkshake for adults. It's **Shaken** briskly and **Served Up** in a chilled **Cocktail glass**. **Ingredients:** * 3 cl crème de menthe (green) * 3 cl crème de cacao (white) * 3 cl cream **Preparation:** 1. Chill your **Cocktail glass** thoroughly. 2. In a **cocktail shaker**, combine the green **crème de menthe**, white **crème de cacao**, and fresh cream. 3. Fill the shaker generously with ice cubes. 4. **Shake briskly** until the outside of the shaker is frosty and the mixture is well-chilled and combined. 5. **Strain** the mixture into your chilled **Cocktail glass**. 6. Serve **Straight up**, without ice. **Notes and Tips:** * Using *green* **crème de menthe** is what gives the **Grasshopper** its signature color. * Ensure you use *white* **crème de cacao** to maintain the green color; dark crème de cacao will turn it brown. * Fresh cream provides the rich, **Creamy** texture. Use heavy cream for the best result. * Shaking briskly is important to chill the drink thoroughly and help emulsify the cream slightly. * A classic garnish is a sprinkle of grated chocolate or a small mint leaf. **History or Origin:** The **Grasshopper Cocktail** is believed to have been created by Philibert Guichet Jr., owner of Tujague's restaurant in New Orleans, in 1918. It gained national popularity in the 1950s and 1960s as a popular after-dinner drink, especially in the American South. Its vibrant green color and sweet, creamy flavor profile made it a fun and accessible **Cocktail**. **Visual Description:** Served **Straight up** in a chilled **Cocktail glass**, the **Grasshopper** is unmistakable for its bright, vibrant light green color. It looks smooth, **Creamy**, and inviting, like a cool mint confection, often finished with a sprinkle of dark chocolate. **Conclusion:** For a sweet, **Creamy**, and delightfully minty after-dinner **Cocktail**, the **Grasshopper** is a nostalgic favorite. Its blend of **Crème de Menthe**, **Crème de Cacao**, and cream, **Shaken** and **Served Up**, is a delicious treat. Mix one up and enjoy this classic green sip!