Description
The Grasshopper Drink is a creamy, mint-flavored cocktail perfect for dessert or a refreshing treat. It combines the cool taste of crème de menthe and crème de cocoa with rich vanilla ice cream and a touch of chocolate for a luscious, frothy beverage garnished with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/3 cup crème de menthe
- 1/3 cup crème de cocoa
- 10–15 ice cubes
- 10 Andes mints, broken into pieces
Chocolate Rim and Garnish
- 3–4 ounces bar chocolate
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: Add 3 ounces of bar chocolate, broken into pieces, to a small bowl.
- Melt Ice Cream: Add ½ cup of vanilla ice cream to the same bowl and microwave until melted and bubbling.
- Combine Chocolate and Ice Cream: Pour the melted ice cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 1-2 minutes until the chocolate begins to melt.
- Stir Smooth: Stir the chocolate and ice cream mixture until smooth and fully combined.
- Prepare Glass Rim: Dip the rim of a large wine glass into the melted chocolate. Allow excess to drip off, then flip the glass over and set aside for 15 minutes or until the chocolate is set and firm.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, add the remaining 4 cups of vanilla ice cream, crème de menthe, crème de cocoa, broken Andes mints, and 10 ice cubes.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and frothy. If it is too runny, add additional ice cubes to thicken to desired consistency.
- Pour Mixture: Pour the blended Grasshopper drink into the prepared chocolate-rimmed glasses.
- Add Toppings: Top each drink with whipped cream, drizzle chocolate syrup on top, and garnish with shavings from an Andes mint.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing minty dessert cocktail.
Notes
- Use full-fat vanilla ice cream for the creamiest texture.
- Adjust the amount of ice cubes if you prefer a thicker or thinner drink.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute crème de menthe and crème de cocoa with mint and chocolate syrups.
- Allow chocolate on glass rims to fully set to avoid melting quickly when the drink is poured.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the frothy texture at its best.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Grasshopper drink, mint cocktail, dessert cocktail, creamy cocktail, blended drink, vanilla ice cream cocktail
