Cocktails

Coffee Grasshopper

Coffee Grasshopper is an alcoholic cocktail built on Coffee-Flavored Brandy. It leans fruit and herbal. Shaken and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. Expect about 15.8% ABV and roughly 173 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic15.8% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

173 kcalCalories

15.8%ABV

15.3gSugar

19.8gCarbs

0.59Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easyshaken drink

Why: 3 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

0.75 ozCoffee-flavored brandyBase Spirit
0.75 ozWhite creme de mentheLiqueur Modifier
0.75 ozhalf-and-halfDairy Or Cream

How to Make It

Shake with ice and strain into ice-filled old-fashioned glass.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass: Old-Fashioned Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Ice
Method: Shaken

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Fruit Herbal

Supporting notes

Mint Oak Sweet Vanilla Rich

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

DessertSuggested from its cream and vanilla notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
After DinnerSuggested from its cream notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-SugarVegan

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

White Creme De Menthe0.75 oz

Green Creme De MentheWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount; expect a color change.
What changes: Green crème de menthe can replace white crème de menthe if the green color is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Half-And-Half0.75 oz

Light CreamWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Use the same amount.
What changes: Light cream can replace half-and-half when a slightly richer texture is acceptable.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Coffee Grasshopper?: The Coffee Grasshopper is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Old-Fashioned Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 15.8%. A standard serving contains approximately 173 calories.
What does a Coffee Grasshopper taste like?: Coffee Grasshopper has a flavour profile featuring Fruit, Herbal, Mint, Oak. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Coffee Grasshopper?: Coffee Grasshopper pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Coffee Grasshopper?: The Coffee Grasshopper has an ABV of approximately 15.8%. That's approximately 0.59 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 173 kcal, 15.3g sugar, 19.8g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Coffee Grasshopper typically served?: Coffee Grasshopper is often suggested for After Dinner, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Coffee Grasshopper?: If you enjoy Coffee Grasshopper, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Coffee Grasshopper at home?: Yes. The Coffee Grasshopper uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Coffee Grasshopper with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.