Description
This grasshopper drink features a delightful balance of crème de cacao and crème de menthe, blended with creamy goodness. Perfect for a refreshing after-dinner treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 ounces crème de cacao
- 1 1/2 ounces crème de menthe
- 2 ounces heavy cream (or 2 scoops vanilla ice cream*)
- for the garnish: shaved chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker.
- Add 2 handfuls of ice and shake until the mixture is cold.
- Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass.
- Garnish with shaved chocolate if desired.
Notes
For a frozen version, use vanilla ice cream instead of heavy cream.
Adjust the mint flavor by varying the amount of crème de menthe to taste.
Serve immediately for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg