Grasshopper
Description
The Grasshopper is a beautiful pale green dessert cocktail. Created in New Orleans in 1918, its name means 'grasshopper'. With a flavor reminiscent of chocolate mint ice cream, it's perfect as an after-dinner dessert substitute. The use of fresh cream creates a smooth, creamy texture that makes it particularly popular with women. At approximately 184 calories, it's also more moderate than cake and other desserts.
Origin
Country of Origin: United States (New Orleans) （1918年）
Created in 1918 by Philip Guichet, owner of Tujague's restaurant in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The following year, in 1919, it won second prize at a prestigious cocktail competition in New York, gaining instant fame. During Prohibition, such sweet cocktails were particularly popular.
Birth Date Meaning
Pure-hearted princess
The pale green beauty and sweet, easy-to-drink flavor evoke the image of a princess with a pure and innocent heart. It also means 'joy' and 'I'm happy to meet you,' making it a cocktail that creates romantic encounters and special moments.
Famous Quotes
- "As a cocktail it is strictly vile" - David Embury (Cocktail Critic)
- "The Grasshopper's like the sexy older cousin of the Shamrock Shake" - Modern Bartender Review
Trivia
- Created in 1918 by Philip Guichet, owner of Tujague's restaurant in New Orleans, it won second prize at a 1919 New York cocktail competition.
- The cocktail name 'Grasshopper' refers to the insect, named for its pale green color reminiscent of a grasshopper.
- Originally made as a 3-layer pousse-café style cocktail, it evolved into today's shaken version, transforming from a long drink to a short drink.
- In 1950s Wisconsin, the 'Frozen Grasshopper' made with ice cream instead of cream became popular.
- Cocktail critic David Embury called it 'strictly vile' in his 1940s book, yet it remains beloved by many.
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Green Peppermint Liqueur (Crème de Menthe) - 20 ml
- White Cacao Liqueur - 20 ml
- Fresh Cream - 20 ml
- Ice - 適量
Instructions:
- Chill the cocktail glass in the refrigerator
- Fill shaker with ice
- Pour 20ml green peppermint liqueur
- Add 20ml white cacao liqueur
- Add 20ml fresh cream
- Shake vigorously (shake well due to cream content)
- Strain into chilled cocktail glass