Creamy Grasshopper Mint Cocktail
A quick and easy creamy mint cocktail featuring crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and heavy cream, perfect for refreshing summer sipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 oz (30 ml) Crème de Menthe (green)
- 1 oz (30 ml) Crème de Cacao (white)
- 1 oz (30 ml) Heavy Cream (full-fat)
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) Vanilla Extract
- Ice Cubes
- Optional Garnishes: Fresh mint sprigs or chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Chill martini or coupe glasses in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
- Pour 1 oz crème de menthe, 1 oz crème de cacao, 1 oz heavy cream, and ½ tsp vanilla extract into a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the shaker feels icy cold and frosted.
- Strain the cocktail into the chilled glass to avoid ice shards and mint bits.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or chocolate shavings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Use fresh, full-fat heavy cream for best texture. Avoid over-shaking to prevent cream from curdling. Chill glasses beforehand to keep the cocktail crisp longer. For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream. Can be prepared ahead by mixing base ingredients without ice and refrigerating up to 24 hours; shake with ice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 3
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 1
Keywords: Grasshopper cocktail, creamy mint cocktail, summer drink, easy cocktail recipe, crème de menthe, crème de cacao, refreshing drink