Grasshopper (Original and Non-Dairy Versions)

I can't believe this drink isn't posted here! I grew up seeing my great aunt order this drink all the time, and I was always thrilled when she'd give me a little sip. Now I make my own non-dairy version using vanilla rice milk. I usually double the recipe! I plan on trying it soon using soy creamer to make it thicker.

• Ready In: 2 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• Original

• 3⁄4 ounce green creme de menthe
• 3⁄4 ounce white Creme de Cacao
• 3⁄4 ounce  light cream
•  crushed  ice
•  grated chocolate (optional) or  mint sprig (optional)

• Non-Dairy

• 3⁄4 ounce green creme de menthe
• 3⁄4 ounce white Creme de Cacao
• 3⁄4 ounce soymilk (make sure it's bright white in color) or 3⁄4 ounce  vanilla  rice milk (make sure it's bright white in color)
•  crushed  ice
•  grated chocolate (make sure it's dairy-free) (optional) or  mint sprig (optional)

Directions

1. Shake the liqueurs and the cream or non-dairy milk with lots of crushed ice in a cocktail shaker.
2. Strain into a cocktail glass (I like to include some of the ice).
3. Decorate with a little grated chocolate or a mint sprig, if desired.
4. NOTE: Using a blender is a great way to crush the ice.