How To Make The Flying Grasshopper | Booze On The Rocks

Today on Booze On The Rocks we show you how to make the Flying Grasshopper. This original of the drink "The Grasshopper" derives its name from the green color, which comes from Crème de Menthe and was invented in a bar in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, called Tujague's. There are claims that the drink was invented in 1919 by Philibert Guichet jr, or as some will disagree in the 1920's. However as with all great things some intrepid bartender decided to make a variation of it called a Flying Grasshopper. Try it out and let me know what you think.
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Chapters
Intro: 00:00
Make The FLYING GRASSHOPPER: 00:41
The Smell: 04:10
The Taste: 04:21
Sign Off: 04:48
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FLYING GRASSHOPPER
.75 oz/22.5 ml Vodka
.75 oz/22.5 ml Crème de Cacao
.75 oz/22.5 ml Crème de Menthe
1 oz/30 ml Heavy Cream
Method
1. Add all the ingredients to the shaker tin.
2. Shake with ice for 10-15 seconds.
3. Fine strain into the rimmed coupe.
4. Garnish with a mint sprig.
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[@RhubarbAndCod]

Oh wow! Rich and tasty! This one looks like a fantastic Grasshopper riff. Thanks for this David!

[@boozeontherocks]

Your welcome Susan. This si a great riff for sure :)

[@Cocktailnyymi]

I never forget when they made a huge batch of the Grasshopper in Mad Men (first season?), and that show got me into cocktails in the first place! This drink and the OF!

[@boozeontherocks]

Mad Men did do those justice for sure :)

[@coalyounger]

Super clear directions and your setup is so rad. Mint cocktails arnt something Ive tried yet but U have inspired me to make this one for friends

[@boozeontherocks]

I hope you and your freinds like this one.

[@PJ-Slots-Entertainment]

Wow! This looks great. I gotta start making some of these. Thanks for sharing. Cheers my friend!

[@boozeontherocks]

PJ I'm glad you like them, Have a great one!!

[@TheTribalBarGuy]

Wow David this looks great. And the presentation you provided makes this truly irresistible.
Cheers!

[@boozeontherocks]

Thank you very much Petar :)

[@Ulgarth]

Happy hump day! Great video Dave, thanks!

[@boozeontherocks]

Thank you very much Ulgarth!!

[@TheArtistsTouch]

Hmmm this looks perfect for after dinner, your reaction tells me this is a really good cocktail 👍👍

[@boozeontherocks]

Damo, this is really good. you would like it.

[@zusegodofwar2350]

I love your reaction when you tasted it. Looks delicious. Thanks for the upload 💚cheers David

[@boozeontherocks]

Your welcome, I;m glad you liked it.

[@canada-extreme-activities]

100% , i agree

[@EverythingShakes]

Excellent 😎

[@boozeontherocks]

Thank you very much.

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

DAVID!!! I need to get some green Creme de Menthe and try this!!! With the cream, I bet this goes down well!!! I likey!!!! CHEERS!!!!

[@boozeontherocks]

TIM!! Its really good, almost like a peppermint patty. Have a good day!!

[@christinecamley]

Dave this cocktails looks delicious!! Next time I am at my local liquor store I will pick up the needed ingredients!! Terrific video!! Cheers!! :-)

[@boozeontherocks]

Thank you Christine, I hope you like it.

[@christinecamley]

@@boozeontherocks Cheers Dave!! :-)

[@nicktheflybradley]

Hi David, this looks good and I may well make it this weekend, using Volare Peppermint White liqueur as no Creme de Menthe in my possession. My Creme de Cacao is dark and will impart some colour.
I made the Cabin Fever yesterday precisely to your spec and it was very tasty, rum forward, and I will make it again. Nick from York

[@boozeontherocks]

I am glad you liked it. Let me know what you think about this one. I am curious to see what yours would look like.

[@stov3764]

Hi David, thanks again for your work! Can I do this recipe with a crème de cacao brown instead? Cheers!

[@boozeontherocks]

Hello, yes you can, however you will not have the samegreen coulor though,

[@SushiChillAndGrill]

Oeh!! The Flying Grasshopper!! Nice!! Are there any good cocktails with Ouzo?

[@boozeontherocks]

I will have to look that up for you.

[@AngryCocktails]

I made this with overproof white rum - a nuclear flying grasshopper

[@boozeontherocks]

That sounds good.

[@Ade_Official-d4e]

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[@boozeontherocks]

Thank yo lets stay connected.

[@gnomestavern8285]

We have a bar in new orleans that makes the best grass hoppers

[@boozeontherocks]

Oh really? What the name of the Bar?

[@gnomestavern8285]

@@boozeontherocks bakery bar