Grasshopper cocktail

The Grasshopper is a classic, creamy after-dinner cocktail known for its vibrant mint-green color and sweet, dessert-like flavor. It's traditionally made with equal parts green crème de menthe, white crème de cacao, and heavy cream or half-and-half, shaken with ice and strained into a chilled glass. This iconic drink originated in New Orleans and is a staple of mid-20th century cocktail culture.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a dessert cocktail, it is high in carbohydrates and fat, with virtually no protein or essential nutrients. A standard serving typically contains around 250-350 calories, derived almost entirely from sugar and dairy fat.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	0 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	5 mg
Calcium	10 mg
Iron	0.1 mg
Potassium	20 mg
Magnesium	2 mg
Phosphorus	5 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin C	0 mg
Vitamin D	0 IU

Per 1 cocktail (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Grasshopper is culturally fascinating as a prime example of the 'sweet, creamy cocktail' era, often associated with fine dining and special occasions. Its name and color come from the green crème de menthe, which is flavored with peppermint, creating a unique flavor profile that blurs the line between a drink and a liquid dessert.