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Grasshopper

Grasshopper is an alcoholic cocktail built on Green Creme De Menthe. It leans sweet and chocolate. Built and served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 15% ABV and roughly 189 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic15% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

189 kcalCalories
15%ABV
16.3gSugar
20.8gCarbs
0.56Std 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 & Tools

Tools:Cocktail Shaker

How to Make It

  1. Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice.Shaken
  2. Shake briskly and then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetChocolate

Supporting notes

CocoaHerbalMintVanillaRich

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 chocolate and cream notes, pairing with desserts pairing.
  • Date NightSuggested from its chocolate and vanilla notes, pairing with chocolate and desserts.
  • After DinnerSuggested from its chocolate and 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-FreeVegetarian

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

Green Creme De Menthe3/4 oz

White Creme De MentheWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; expect a color change.
What changes
White crème de menthe can replace green crème de menthe when the green color is not needed.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Light Cream3/4 oz

Half-And-HalfWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount.
What changes
Half-and-half can replace light cream when a slightly lighter texture is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
Heavy CreamWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use slightly less at first if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes
Heavy cream can replace light cream when a richer, thicker 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.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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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 Grasshopper?
The Grasshopper is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 15.0%. A standard serving contains approximately 189 calories.
What does a Grasshopper taste like?
Grasshopper 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 Grasshopper?
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 Grasshopper?
The Grasshopper has an ABV of approximately 15.0%. That's approximately 0.56 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 189 kcal, 16.3g sugar, 20.8g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Grasshopper typically served?
Grasshopper is often suggested for After Dinner, Date Night, Dessert, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Grasshopper?
If you enjoy 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 Grasshopper at home?
Yes. The Grasshopper 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 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.