📋 Green Grasshopper Mocktail Recipe

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📋 Green Grasshopper Mocktail Recipe

This easy, creamy Green Grasshopper Mocktail is non-alcoholic version of the famous Grasshopper drink (cocktail). Made with white chocolate and mint flavors, it's a fun drink for kids and the perfect way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

Course beverage, drink

Cuisine American, Canadian, North American

Keyword drink, grasshopper, mocktail

Special Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings drinks

Calories 471kcal

Author Terri Gilson

Equipment

Ingredients

6 tablespoon white hot chocolate mix
6 tablespoon boiling water
1 ½ cups half and half cream
1 cup 1 % milk
½ teaspoon peppermint extract
½ teaspoon almond extract (affiliate link)
1 teaspoon green food coloring *add more or less to achieve desired color

Garnish

whipped cream * I use spray whipped cream from the can
fresh mint leaves

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Instructions

Add boiling hot water and white chocolate mix to a medium bowl and whisk until powder is dissolved into water. *I find this is the easiest and least messy way. However, if you prefer, you can do this right in the glass (diving equally between the glasses).
6 tablespoon white hot chocolate mix, 6 tablespoon boiling water
Add milk, cream, extracts and whisk together.
1 ½ cups half and half cream, 1 cup 1 % milk, ½ teaspoon almond extract, ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
Add food coloring until you get the color you desire. *You will notice I added more food coloring when I made this drink for the process shots, compared to how much I added when I made the drink for the final images.
1 teaspoon green food coloring
Add the mixture to a large pourable measuring cup (or use a funnel) and pour the mixture into the glasses.
Pour to about ¼-1/2 inch below the glass rim. Add ice if desired. *If you are using spray whipped cream in a can leave a 1-1 ½ inch gap. **If you are adding ice, leave 2-3 inches

Garnish

Garnish with whipped cream and fresh mint
whipped cream, fresh mint leaves

Notes

Expert Recipe Tips:

- Use Very Hot Water. When dissolving the white hot chocolate mix, ensure the water is very hot to fully dissolve the powder. This prevents any grainy texture in the drink.

- Chill Your Glasses. For an extra refreshing experience, chill your milkshake glasses in the freezer for 10–15 minutes before serving.

- Use Gel Food Coloring for Best Results. Gel food coloring provides a more vibrant green color with less product compared to liquid food coloring. Wilton Kelly Green is the ideal color for this recipe.

- Blend for a Creamier Texture. For a smooth and frothy texture, mix all ingredients in a blender for a few seconds before serving. This adds a light and airy quality to the drink.

- Make It a Frozen Treat. Turn this into a frozen mint chocolate mocktail by blending it with 1 cup of ice for a slushy consistency.

- Whipped Cream for the Win. For the best presentation and taste, add whipped cream just before serving so it stays fluffy and fresh.

- Make a Big Batch for Parties. Hosting a party? You can easily double or triple the recipe. Store it in a large juice jug in the fridge and stir before serving.

Variation: Grasshopper Drink with ice cream (non-alcoholic):

Blend the original mocktail ingredients with 1-2 cups of vanilla ice cream and a handful of ice until thick and creamy.

This will create a frozen, creamy slushie version of the mocktail.

Pour into glasses and garnish as desired.

Storage:

You'll want to store this drink in the fridge in juice jug (affiliate link) for up to 4 days.

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