Modern Grasshopper

A modern twist on the classic Grasshopper using molecular mixology techniques.

Modern Grasshopper

🥄Ingredients

  • 2 oz crème de menthe
  • 1 oz crème de cacao
  • 1 oz heavy cream
  • 1 g sodium alginate
  • 5 g calcium chloride
  • 50 ml water

📝Instructions

  1. 1Prepare the mint caviar: Dissolve 1 g of sodium alginate in 50 ml of water using a blender. Let it sit for a few hours to remove air bubbles.
  2. 2In a separate bowl, dissolve 5 g of calcium chloride in 500 ml of water.
  3. 3Using a dropper, drop the sodium alginate solution into the calcium chloride bath. The drops will form into small spheres. Let them sit for 3 minutes, then rinse with water.
  4. 4Shake the crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and heavy cream with ice. Strain into a chilled glass.
  5. 5Add the mint caviar to the drink and enjoy the burst of minty flavor!