Upgraded Grasshopper Recipe

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Updated August 09, 2018

The Grasshopper is the original green monster drink, but this sweet and creamy dessert cocktail is reawakened with fresh mint.

Note: The infused mint cream can be kept refrigerated for up to 1 week. Mole bitters can be substituted for the chocolate bitters.

Jeff Lucas enjoys traveling the world in search of new cocktails and exotic spirits. You can follow him on twitter @the_mixlab and his blog at themixlab.wordpress.com

Upgraded Grasshopper Recipe

Recipe Details

Upgraded Grasshopper Recipe

Active 5 mins

Total 0 mins

Serves 1 serving

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Ingredients

For the Mint Cream:
1/2 cup half and half
1/2 cup picked and washed mint leaves
For the Cocktail:
1 1/4 ounces mint cream
1 ounce cognac
1 ounce aged rum
1/2 ounce creme de cacao, such as Tempus Fugit
2 dashes mint bitters, such as Fee Bros.
2 dashes chocolate or mole bitters
2 sprigs mint (for garnish)

Directions

For the Mint Cream: Combine mint and half and half in a sealed container. Transfer to refrigerator and allow to infuse for 2 days. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and discard mint.
For the Cocktail: Combine mint cream, cognac, rum, creme de cacao, mint bitters, and chocolate bitters in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Strain into an ice-filled highball glass. Garnish with 2 sprigs of mint.