Flying Grasshopper
A Grasshopper made with vodka instead of cream. Minty and chocolatey.
Shaken · Coupe · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 23% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Vodka
- 30 ml Crème de menthe
- 30 ml Crème de cacao
- Mint sprig (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml crème de menthe into the shaker
- Pour 30 ml crème de cacao into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
Tip
Use white crème de cacao.
About the Flying Grasshopper
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Flying Grasshopper FAQ
What's in a Flying Grasshopper?
30 ml vodka, 30 ml crème de menthe, 30 ml crème de cacao, garnished with mint sprig.
How strong is a Flying Grasshopper?
About 23% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.1 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Flying Grasshopper?
Shake it. shaking chills it quickly and adds a little texture.
What glass do you serve a Flying Grasshopper in?
A coupe, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No coupe? Use a martini glass or small wine glass.
