Bitter-hopper

Many of the cocktails originally created in the 90s were a little unbalanced and I believe the Grasshopper is a great example of a cocktail that was amazing for the time but for today’s educated cocktail connoisseurs who are chasing a more balanced cocktail I decided I wanted to modernize this delicious cocktail.

The ingredients in the original cocktail came together deliciously and it was prepared more often than not as a dessert-like nightcap. In the modern-day people are drinking cocktails all night long and restaurants are even doing cocktail pairings with dinner so I think this version may be a better-balanced option in place of dessert. I was inspired by a visit to MG Road in Asheville where they specialize in making old-school disco cocktails with a modern twist.

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces white rum
• 1/2 ounce Crème de Menthe
• 1/2 ounce white chocolate syrup
• 1 ounce coconut yogurt
• 3-4 dashes of aromatic bitters

Method:

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice
2. Shake hard to chill and combine ingredients
3. Strain into a hi-ball/hurricane glass over crushed ice
4. Dash bitters over the top
5. Garnish & Enjoy!