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Flying Grasshopper Cocktail

Flying Grasshopper Cocktail is an alcoholic cocktail built on Old Mr. Boston Green Creme De Menthe. It leans sweet, chocolate and cocoa. Stirred and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 29.2% ABV and roughly 197 kcal (estimated per recipe).

Cocktailalcoholic29.2% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

197 kcalCalories
29.2%ABV
15.5gSugar
20gCarbs
1.09Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderatestirred drink

Why: 3 ingredients, stirred drink, requires bar spoon

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Stir with ice and strain into cocktail glass.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Stirred
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Supporting notes

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLightStrong
BodyLightFull
SweetnessDrySweet
BoldnessDelicateBold
  • High ABV
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • DessertSuggested from its chocolate and vanilla notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
  • Date NightSuggested from its chocolate and vanilla notes, pairing with chocolate and desserts.

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

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is a Flying Grasshopper Cocktail?
The Flying Grasshopper Cocktail is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 29.2%. A standard serving contains approximately 197 calories.
What does a Flying Grasshopper Cocktail taste like?
Flying Grasshopper Cocktail has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Chocolate, Cocoa, Herbal. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Flying Grasshopper Cocktail?
Flying Grasshopper Cocktail pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Flying Grasshopper Cocktail?
The Flying Grasshopper Cocktail has an ABV of approximately 29.2%. That's approximately 1.09 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 197 kcal, 15.5g sugar, 20.0g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Flying Grasshopper Cocktail typically served?
Flying Grasshopper Cocktail is often suggested for Date Night, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Flying Grasshopper Cocktail?
If you enjoy Flying Grasshopper Cocktail, 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 Flying Grasshopper Cocktail at home?
Yes. The Flying Grasshopper Cocktail uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail 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 Flying Grasshopper Cocktail 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.