The Recipe · No.1091 · Virgin Grasshopper (Grasshopper Mocktail)

Virgin Grasshopper (Grasshopper Mocktail), and where to source it

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The two liqueurs used to carry both the flavor and the sweetness; take them out and you sweeten with the syrups, so go easy. Add the mint a little at a time and taste, or it turns to toothpaste fast.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep6 min
Cook0 min
Makesmakes 1
CuisineCreamy
Cost$$
VegetarianGluten-free
Contains  dairy
Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 1 servings
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Mint syrup
A real green mint syrup for the creme de menthe. Start small; mint overpowers everything.
1/2 ozrecommended
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Chocolate syrup
A white or light chocolate syrup for the creme de cacao, so the color stays that soft green.
1/2 ozrecommended
Local / market
Heavy cream
Cold from the fridge, the backbone of the drink now that the liqueurs are gone.
2 ozrecommended
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Fresh mint
A sprig to slap and garnish. Fresh from a pot on the sill.
1 sprigrecommended
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
  1. CombineAdd the mint syrup, chocolate syrup, and cream to a tin. Taste for the mint before you shake.
  2. ShakeFill with ice and shake hard for a full fifteen seconds until pale and frothy.
  3. ServeDouble-strain into a chilled coupe and slap a mint sprig over the top to release the oil.
The Toolkit

Cocktail shaker · Fine strainer · Coupe glass

Straight Answers
Can you make Virgin Grasshopper (Grasshopper Mocktail) in an air fryer? — Not needed

No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.

Can you freeze Virgin Grasshopper (Grasshopper Mocktail)? — Yes

Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.

Can you make Virgin Grasshopper (Grasshopper Mocktail) ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it needs the chill time to set, so making it ahead is the whole point.

Is Virgin Grasshopper (Grasshopper Mocktail) gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Virgin Grasshopper (Grasshopper Mocktail) vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy.

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