Grasshopper Cocktail with Festive Peppermint Whipped Cream
Dec 03, 2025
Looking for a holiday cocktail that doubles as dessert? This one delivers.
The Grasshopper Cocktail is rich, minty, and unapologetically indulgent. Creamy, chocolatey, and finished with festive peppermint whipped cream made with El Guapo™ Candy Cane Syrup, it leans fully into the joy of a classic after dinner drink with a holiday twist.
This is the cocktail you pour when the lights are low, dessert plates are cleared, and the night is far from over. Decadent, celebratory, and very much a treat, just the way a Grasshopper should be.
The Secret to a Better Grasshopper Cocktail
What makes a Grasshopper work is indulgence without excess. Creamy, minty, and rich, but still smooth and well balanced.
Instead of relying on artificial mint or overly sweet liqueurs, we use El Guapo™ Candy Cane Syrup to bring a clean peppermint flavor that pairs naturally with chocolate and cream. It gives you control over the sweetness and keeps the drink from tipping into cloying.
This is the kind of cocktail meant to be sipped slowly. Finished with festive peppermint whipped cream, it leans fully into dessert territory and feels right at home after dinner or as the final treat of the night.
El Guapo Grasshopper
x Christa Cotton
📸: Jes Gutierrez-Switaj
This recipe makes one serving.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz Crème de menthe
- 1 oz Crème de cacao
- 2 oz Coconut cream
- Candy Cane Whipped Cream (recipe below 👇🏼)
- El Guapo™ Candy Cane Syrup & crushed candy canes, for garnish
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Pour El Guapo™ Candy Cane Syrup into a shallow dish. Coat the rim of your glass.
- Dip the coated rim into crushed candy canes. Shake off the excess.
- In a mixing glass filled with ice, shake the crème de menthe, crème de cacao and coconut cream.
- Strain into the rimmed glass.
- Top with a generous spoonful of Candy Cane Whipped Cream. Serve right away.
Homemade Candy Cane Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- ¹⁄₄ cup El Guapo™ Candy Cane Syrup
- 1 pint cold heavy cream (or substitute coconut cream for a dairy-free option)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Combine Candy Cane Syrup and cold cream in a clean bowl.
- Whip with a hand mixer or whisk until soft peaks form.
- Stop before it gets grainy.
- Use immediately.
Why This Whipped Cream Works
This whipped cream is the secret to the whole drink. It is rich. It is peppermint forward. It has no artificial anything. Our Candy Cane Syrup brings a clean, natural flavor that turns the Grasshopper into a true holiday dessert. Smooth chocolate. Cool mint. Creamy topping. Y’all will want to put it on everything.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make candy cane whipped cream?
Mix cold heavy cream with Candy Cane Syrup and whip until soft peaks form. Coconut cream works for a dairy-free version.
What does El Guapo™ Candy Cane Syrup taste like?
Bright peppermint with balanced sweetness. It brings serious flavor without overpowering the drink.
Is the Grasshopper cocktail alcoholic?
Yes. Crème de menthe and crème de cacao both contain alcohol. The drink tastes like dessert but it is still a cocktail. To make non-alcoholic, sub cold oat milk or almond milk for both crème de menthe and crème de cacao.
What else can I make with this syrup and whipped cream?
Use the syrup in coffee, hot chocolate or milkshakes. Use the whipped cream on pies, cakes or parfaits. Both bring festive flavor to just about anything.
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