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Grasshopper

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Dale DeGroff
Dale DeGroff is known for having sparked the modern cocktail renaissance while helming the bar program at the Rainbow Room in the 1980s and ’90s.
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The Grasshopper cocktail is a minty classic that is better than your traditional dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Green crème de menthe
  • 1 oz White crème de cacao
  • 2 oz Heavy cream
  • Garnish: Fresh nutmeg (optional)

Steps

  1. Add all ingredients to a shaker and fill with fresh ice.

  2. Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

  3. Grate fresh nutmeg directly over the center of the drink.