History

The Grasshopper cocktail was invented around 1918 at a bar called Tujague’s in New Orleans, and while it wasn’t created specifically for the holidays, its stunning green hue was a natural fit for the festive season. It is a simple recipe, consisting of equal parts green crème de menthe, white crème de cacao, and cream (how heavy a cream you use is up to you), shaken with ice and served in a Martini glass. The popularity of the drink expanded through the 1950s, spawning variations including a frozen ice cream version that became popular in the central states and is still served throughout the U.S., and even a Grasshopper pie with the same mint chocolate flavours. It’s an appealing taste that never goes out of style.