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Flying Grasshopper (Difford's)

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A Grasshopper with a splash of vodka, this creamy after dinner cocktail is all the better for that vodka. We also like, indeed are undecided if we prefer, this simpler but more alcoholic and calorific recipe: 1 vodka, ¾ green crème de menthe, ¾ white crème de menthe and 1 single cream. Whichever recipe, this after-dinner cocktail is minty fresh with indulgent chocolate - reminiscent of a choc mint ice-cream.

Recipe Source

Recipe: Difford's Guide →

Recipe source: Difford's Guide

Photo: Difford's Guide (https://cdn.diffordsguide.com/contrib/stock-images/2017/8/11/2017699eb9bede1d0e3618508c70c7e40c4a.jpg)

A Grasshopper with a splash of vodka, this creamy after dinner cocktail is all the better for that vodka.

We also like, indeed are undecided if we prefer, this simpler but more alcoholic and calorific recipe: 1 vodka, ¾ green crème de menthe, ¾ white crème de menthe and 1 single cream.

Whichever recipe, this after-dinner cocktail is minty fresh with indulgent chocolate - reminiscent of a choc mint ice-cream.

Origin

A 1970s or earlier more alcoholic riff on the Grasshopper cocktail. Some, including Stan Jones' 1977 Jones' Complete Bar Guide omit the cream: 1 vodka, ¾ green crème de menthe and ¾ white creme de cacao to make a clear emerald green cocktail.

Ingredients: Flying Grasshopper (Difford's)

Ingredients

Vodka · ingredient

¾ Shot(s)

Creme de Cacao - White · ingredient

¾ Shot(s)

Creme de Menthe - Green · ingredient

¾ Shot(s)

Cream · ingredient

½ Shot(s)

Garnish

Mint Sprig · supply

Powdered Sugar & Chocolate Powder · supply

Prep: Rim

Drinkware

Coupe · tool

Show 1

Martini · tool

Show 1

Tool

Standard Shaker · tool

Show 1

Strainer · tool

Prep: Cocktail

Steps: Flying Grasshopper (Difford's)

Shake 1 min

Shake all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts. Always use fresh ice.

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Flying Grasshopper (Difford's) - Recipe Narration

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