Grasshopper Martini
The classic Grasshopper reimagined as a proper martini. Vodka gives this mint-chocolate cream cocktail a spirit backbone that earns its place in a stemmed glass.
- 1 ozvodka
- 1 ozgreen creme de menthe
- 1 ozwhite creme de cacao
- 1 ozheavy cream
- Shaved dark chocolate or fresh mint spriggarnish
- 1Chill a martini glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes before making the drink.
- 2Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 3Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the shaker is very cold and the cream is well incorporated.
- 4Strain into the chilled martini glass.
- 5Garnish with shaved dark chocolate or a fresh mint sprig and serve immediately.
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The Grasshopper Martini is a spirit-forward evolution of the classic Grasshopper cocktail, which was invented by Philip Guichet of New Orleans' Tujague's restaurant around 1918. The original IBA-recognised Grasshopper is a three-ingredient equal-parts combination of green creme de menthe, white creme de cacao, and cream, with no base spirit. The Grasshopper Martini adds vodka to that trio, creating a cocktail with a genuine spirit backbone that makes it at home on a martini menu. It became popular as a St. Patrick's Day cocktail thanks to its vivid emerald color and its dessert-like flavor of mint chocolate chip.
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