The Grasshopper cocktail, a blend of heavy cream, crème de menthe, and crème de cacao, is experiencing a revival as the perfect nightcap. Unlike caffeinated drinks, this mint-infused dessert cocktail helps drinkers wind down after meals. Bartenders note that its creamy texture and combination of sweet and cool flavors satisfy sweet cravings, making it a preferred option over traditional desserts. With roots tracing back over a century to a New York cocktail competition, it reflects current trends towards dessert-style drinks, especially among younger audiences.
"I find mint to act as a wonderful palate cleanser as well as an herb I use to decompress and relieve stress," says Alicia Perry, beverage director of San Diego's Consortium Holdings.
"I would argue that dessert cocktails are ordered more frequently than actual dessert these days," says Anna Mains, the former national brand ambassador for Monkey Shoulder Whisky.
"Creamy mint adds a luxurious, refreshing twist, balancing cool and slightly sweet flavors," says Sullivan Gouvea, head bartender at CABIN in Tokyo.
Invented for a New York cocktail competition 106 years ago by Philibert Guichet, the owner of Tujague's in New Orleans, The Grasshopper went on to win silver.
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