Grasshopper

Grasshopper is a sweet, minty cocktail characterized by its green color. It is made with a combination of equal parts crème de cacao, crème de menthe, and fresh cream. The ingredients are shaken with ice, then strained into a chilled cocktail glass.

It is believed that the cocktail was invented by Philibert Guichet in New York City at a cocktail competition. After winning the second prize, Guichet proudly brought the drink back home to New Orleans. During the 1950s and 1960s, Grasshopper gained popularity throughout the American South, and today, due to its sugary kick, it is often the cocktail of choice among teenagers who are still learning how to drink.