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Grasshopper drink A creamy pale green grasshopper drink served in a short glass, topped with foam and garnished with a chocolate-covered pretzel stick.

Grasshopper Drink

A cool, minty dessert Grasshopper Drink that feels nostalgic, indulgent, and perfect for slow holiday evenings.
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Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grasshopper cocktail, holiday drinks, ice cream cocktail, mint dessert drink
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 420kcal
Cost: $18

Ingredients

  • ½ cup crème de menthe chilled, bright green for classic color
  • ½ cup crème de cacao white or clear for a lighter drink
  • 15–22 ice cubes standard size, used for thickness
  • 6 cups vanilla ice cream full-fat, slightly softened
  • Small extra splash crème de menthe for topping each glass

Instructions

  • Add the crème de menthe, crème de cacao, ice cubes, and half of the ice cream to a large blender, then pulse until the mixture looks evenly blended.
    Top-down view of a blender jar containing a creamy pale green mint drink with a smooth spiral on the surface.
  • Scoop in the remaining ice cream and pulse again until the drink turns thick, smooth, and creamy.
    Overhead view of vanilla ice cream scoops added to a pale green mint mixture inside a blender jar.
  • Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container and cover tightly if not serving immediately.
    A rectangular container filled with a smooth, pale green frozen grasshopper drink, viewed from above on a light fabric background.
  • When ready to serve, scoop or pour the mixture into glasses and finish each with a light splash of crème de menthe.

Notes

This retro-style cocktail is rich, frosty, and wonderfully minty, making it perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in. It’s one of those recipes that tastes like tradition and celebration in every spoonful.

Nutrition

Serving: 210g | Calories: 420kcal (21%) | Carbohydrates: 50g (17%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 15g (23%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 60mg (20%) | Sodium: 110mg (5%) | Potassium: 270mg (8%) | Sugar: 42g (47%) | Vitamin A: 560IU (11%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 175mg (18%) | Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
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