Grasshopper

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                           Grasshopper Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1/2 ounce bittersweet chocolate
  • 2 teaspoons corn syrup
  • 3/4 cup clear crème de menthe
  • 3/4 cup white-chocolate liqueur
  • 3/4 cup vanilla-infused vodka
  • 6 mint sprigs

Preparation

Using a superfine grater, grate bittersweet chocolate onto a saucer. Use a finger to rub 1/3 teaspoon corn syrup around rims of each of 6 glasses. Roll each rim in the grated chocolate and set aside. Pour crème de menthe, white-chocolate liqueur, and vanilla-infused vodka into a shaker filled with ice. Shake until well blended. Strain into glasses (be careful not to splash off the chocolate rims). Serve each cocktail with a sprig of mint.

Nutritional Information

Calories per serving:306
Fat per serving:5.4g
Saturated fat per serving:0.5g
Monounsaturated fat per serving:0.3g
Polyunsaturated fat per serving:0.1g
Protein per serving:1g
Carbohydrates per serving:18g
Fiber per serving:0.0g
Cholesterol per serving:0.0mg
Iron per serving:0.0mg
Sodium per serving:3mg
Calcium per serving:1mg

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