Grasshopper

Name: Grasshopper
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 30 ml Crème de Menthe (green); 30 ml Crème de Cacao (white); 30 ml cream; Ice; Mint leaves or cocoa powder (for decoration)

Grasshopper - A sweet and creamy cocktail made with mint liqueur, cocoa liquor and cream. It is almost like a liquid dessert cocktail for sweet lovers.

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The Grasshopper cocktail originated in the early 20th century in New Orleans, USA. According to legend, the cocktail was created during a cocktail competition in one of the city's famous bars. Thanks to its vibrant green color and sweet aroma, it quickly attracted attention and gained popularity as a dessert cocktail, especially served after a meal. The fresh mint flavor of Crème de Menthe combines with the chocolate notes of Crème de Cacao and cream to create a liquid dessert sensation. The Grasshopper was very popular in the USA in the 1950s and 1960s, and was even included in the dessert menus of restaurants at the time. Today, this drink is still on the classic cocktail lists and is considered one of the symbols of nostalgic bar culture.

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