A frozen grasshopper is a creamy mint chocolate dessert cocktail. It's made with just four ingredients in a blender and makes the perfect after-dinner drink for St. Patrick's day or family gatherings like Christmas!
Readers love making this frozen grasshopper for holidays like St. Patrick's Day, Mardi Gras, and even Christmas! This sweet dessert cocktail is easy to whip up in a blender and makes the perfect party drink for a crowd.
A classic grasshopper cocktail is made with creme de menthe, creme de cacao, and cream. This frozen version includes vanilla ice cream with an optional swirl of chocolate sauce around the glass.
A frozen grasshopper is basically like a grown up milkshake! If you like mint chocolate chip ice cream, I think you'll love this frozen cocktail. Want to make this drink non-alcoholic? I've included variations in the recipe card below.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Creme de menthe - A sweet liqueur that adds the iconic mint flavor and green color to a grasshopper cocktail.
- Creme de cacao - A sweet liqueur that adds chocolate flavor to the cocktail.
- Vanilla ice cream - For two drinks, pick up a pint of your favorite vanilla ice cream. Mint or chocolate ice cream would also work if you'd like to amplify those flavors.
- Milk - If your grasshoppers look a little thick, you may need to add a splash of milk to thin them while blending.
- Chocolate syrup - An optional garnish to add to your glasses before pouring your frozen grasshoppers.
Tips and tricks
Add milk as needed - While blending, check the consistency of your cocktail. If it looks too thick to pour, add a splash of milk and blend until smooth.
Can't find green creme de menthe? - Creme de menthe is available in clear or green variations. If you can't find green but want to make green cocktails, add a few drops of green food coloring to your blender along with the rest of the ingredients.
Frequently asked question
A frozen grasshopper tastes like a grown up mint chocolate milkshake. If you like mint chocolate chip ice cream, this frozen cocktail is right up your alley.
The cocktail is called a grasshopper due to the green color from the creme de menthe.
Yes. Omit the creme de menthe and creme de cacao. Add ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract and a few drops of green food coloring to the blender. With this variation, you'll need to add the full ¼ cup of milk to the blender as well. You could also use green mint ice cream instead of vanilla ice cream to make a simple mint milkshake.
Add a swirl of chocolate syrup, chocolate sprinkles, a green striped straw, a mint sprig, or a thin mint cookie.
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📖 Recipe
Frozen Grasshopper
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounces creme de menthe
- 1.5 ounces creme de cacao
- 16 ounces vanilla ice cream
- ¼ cup milk, optional
- 1 teaspoon chocolate syrup, as a garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, add creme de menthe, creme de cacao, and vanilla ice cream. Blend until smooth. Check consistency and add milk if mixture looks too thick to pour.
- Swirl chocolate syrup on the insides of two highball glasses. Pour grasshopper into glasses and serve immediately.
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Notes
- This recipe contains alcohol and is not suitable for those under the legal drinking age.
- For a lower calorie beverage, substitute vanilla ice cream with vanilla frozen yogurt. You could also use half ice cream and half ice cubes for a slushy texture.
- For a non-alcoholic, kid-friendly version - omit the creme de menthe and creme de cacao. Add ½ teaspoon of mint extract and a few drops of green food coloring. The full ¼ cup of milk will be needed to thin your milkshake.
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