Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker halfway with filled with ice cubes. Shake vigorously and strain into a cocktail glass.

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A grasshopper is a sweet, mint-flavored, after-dinner drink. The name of the drink is derived from its green color which is provided by the creme de menthe. The drink reputedly originated at Tujague's, a landmark bar in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, and gained popularity during the 1950s and 1960s throughout the American South. Ingredients: 1/2 oz. Creme de menthe (green) 1/2 oz. Creme de cacao (white) 2 oz. Fresh cream Mixing instructions: In a shaker filled with ice cubes, combine the creme de menthe, creme de cacao, and fresh cream. Shake well for about 68 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. For a "Vodka Grasshopper", substitute vodka for the fresh cream. This is also known as a "Flying Grasshopper". For a "Brown Grasshopper", add in ground coffee. In the North Central states, especially Wisconsin, Grasshoppers are blended drinks where ice cream is substituted for cream....

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