A true Grasshopper is a close cousin to a true Brandy Alexander. They are both comprised of equals parts creme de cacao, cream, and one other ingredient. In the case of the Brandy Alexander, that third ingredient is brandy. In the case of the Grasshopper, it’s green creme de menthe.
Our version at Pepe Le Moko is a tribute to the Midwest blended ice cream version, updated with a little Fernet Branca and local sea salt.
Excited to make this!
Curious about using Fernet Branca as opposed to Branca Menta. What was the reasoning? Too much mint flavor?
Branca Menta is a mixture of Fernet Branca and crème de menthe, which you’re already using in this recipe. I don’t see a point in adding it twice.