Grasshopper (Original and Non-Dairy Versions)
"I can't believe this drink isn't posted here! I grew up seeing my great aunt order this drink all the time, and I was always thrilled when she'd give me a little sip. Now I make my own non-dairy version using vanilla rice milk. I usually double the recipe! I plan on trying it soon using soy creamer to make it thicker."
photo by Kree
- Ready In:
- 2mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
-
1
ingredients
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Original
- 3⁄4 ounce green creme de menthe
- 3⁄4 ounce white Creme de Cacao
- 3⁄4 ounce light cream
- crushed ice
- grated chocolate (optional) or mint sprig (optional)
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Non-Dairy
- 3⁄4 ounce green creme de menthe
- 3⁄4 ounce white Creme de Cacao
- 3⁄4 ounce soymilk (make sure it's bright white in color) or 3/4 ounce vanilla rice milk (make sure it's bright white in color)
- crushed ice
- grated chocolate (make sure it's dairy-free) (optional) or mint sprig (optional)
directions
- Shake the liqueurs and the cream or non-dairy milk with lots of crushed ice in a cocktail shaker.
- Strain into a cocktail glass (I like to include some of the ice).
- Decorate with a little grated chocolate or a mint sprig, if desired.
- NOTE: Using a blender is a great way to crush the ice.
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Reviews
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Minty, creamy and yummy! I used half and half but Kree's suggestion of soy milk creamer sounds delicious, too. Thanks for posting! -
ok i had the origenal grasshopper which is just an awesome drink i cant believe this hasnt been reviewed shes got a cocktail book with pix on her homepage thats pretty good too thanks for posting dee
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