The vivid green grasshopper cocktail can trace its roots back to New Orleans.

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The vivid green grasshopper drink was almost lost to history.

Learn how to make a grasshopper cocktail, and enjoy this frosty, minty old-fashioned favorite.

Southern Living Grasshopper Drink in glasses to serve

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What alcohol is in creme de menthe?

Creme de menthe is a grain alcohol.

What Does a Grasshopper Cocktail Taste Like?

Southern Living Grasshopper Drink ingredients

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A grasshopper drink tastes like mint-chocolate chip ice creamsmooth, creamy, and not overly minty.

The added chocolate syrup drizzle dissolves slowly into the drink for more richness.

How To Make a Grasshopper Cocktail

Grab a cocktail shaker, glass, and the ingredients.

Southern Living Grasshopper Drink adding the ingredients to the shaker

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This drink comes together in a few simple steps.

Can You Make Grasshopper Cocktails Ahead of Time?

Just give the mixture a good stir or shake before you pour it into the chilled martini glass.

Southern Living Grasshopper Drink drizzling the glass with chocolate syrup

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The syrup will slide down the glass and ruin the pretty design if it’s poured too early.

)heavy whipping cream

2Tbsp.

)green creme de menthe

2Tbsp.

Southern Living Grasshopper Drink straining into the prepared glass

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Add chocolate drizzle:

Drizzle chocolate syrup on the inside of chilled martini glass.

Strain cocktail, and serve:

Strain cream mixture into prepared glass.

Southern Living Grasshopper Drink ready to serve

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