Thursday, July 10, 2014

Thirsty Thursday (Vintage Edition)

The Grasshopper: 

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 crème de menthe. The drink reputedly originated at Tujague's, a landmark bar in the French Quarter of New OrleansLouisiana,[1] and gained popularity during the 1950s and 1960s throughout the American South. - Wikipedia


Recipe:
3/4 oz Green Creme de Menthe
3/4 oz White Creme de Cacao
3/4 oz Light Cream
Shake over ice and strain into glass

Enjoy learning another vintage drink!

We'll leave you with one of our favorite TV show characters 
enjoying one of his favorite drinks.
You've got to love Big Bang Theory!

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