Minty and refreshing, frozen grasshopper cocktails are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients: Rich Simple Syrup · 1/2 cup granulated sugar · 1/4 cup water Grasshopper Whip · 3/4 cup heavy cream · 6 tablespoons white crème de menthe Frozen Grasshopper · 1/2 cup heavy cream · 1/4 cup (2 ounces) aquavit · 1/4 cup Rich Simple Syrup · 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) green or white crème de menthe · 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) banana liqueur · 3 1/2 cups ice cubes · Shaved dark chocolate or chocolate sprinkles (optional) |
Instructions:
Make the rich simple syrup
· Bring sugar and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over medium, stirring often to dissolve sugar. Transfer to a small heatproof bowl, and let cool completely, about 1 hour.
Make the grasshopper whip
· Beat cream and crème de menthe with a hand mixer on medium-high speed until medium peaks form, about 8 minutes. Chill until ready to use.
Make the frozen grasshopper
· Process all ingredients in a blender on low speed, quickly increasing speed to medium-high, until smooth, 1 minute to 1 minute and 30 seconds. Divide grasshopper evenly between 2 chilled glasses. Top evenly with grasshopper whip. Garnish with shaved chocolate or sprinkles, if desired. Serve immediately.
Source: “Frozen Grasshopper”. Recipe. www. foodandwine .com. N.p. 2 Aug. 2023. Web. 20 Dec. 2023.
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