Courtesy Jeffrey Morgenthaler, bartender, Pépé le Moko, Portland, Oregon
The wisecracking Morgenthaler refers to green crème de menthe as “the Danny Bonaduce of liquors—artificially colored, full of chemicals, and nobody has said anything nice about it since the 1970s.”
But Morgenthaler has transformed the original Grasshopper, traditionally served in a martini glass, into a creamy green milkshake that may be one of the most delicious drinks you’ve ever had.
It gets a bitter edge from Fernet Branca, plus a mouthwatering dash of sea salt. Served at Pépé le Moko, a small bar in the basement of Portland’s Ace Hotel, this gorgeous drink is Instagram catnip.
Published: August 9, 2016
Ingredients
Directions
In a blender, combine all ingredients, except garnish, with 1 cup crushed ice. Blend on low until smooth. Pour into a fountain soda glass or Collins glass. Garnish with a mint sprig, and serve with a colorful straw.
