Make a grasshopper milkshake for kids by leaving the liquor in the cabinet and using mint chocolate chip ice cream and crushed grasshopper cookies.
Typically, a grasshopper milkshake is a boozy milkshake that combines ice cream, creme de menthe, and creme de cacao together. The obvious issue, though, is that these shakes are just too good to reserve for the 21+ set (or whatever the drinking age is in your country). So, I whipped up some tasty kid-friendly Grasshopper Milkshakes! This delicious grasshopper shake is made using mint chocolate chip ice cream and crushed grasshopper cookies.
Grasshopper cookies are mint and fudge cookies. There are various brands of these cookies. Keebler is a favorite of mine. Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies are great for this recipe, too. If neither of these is available where you live, any cookie featuring chocolate and mint will do. If you love the combination of chocolate and mint, you have to try these Andes Mint Cupcakes, too.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Chocolate and mint are such a classic combination. When made creamy from the ice cream, you’ve got a winning dessert.
- Perfect for those hot days, thanks to that ice cream.
- If you’re like me and love drinks you can eat, you’ll roughly chop the cookies so that there will be big chunks of cookie just floating there in the shake.
- While I have removed the booze to make this drink kid friendly, you could add the creme de menthe and creme de cacao back in for a more “sophisticated” cocktail.
Time: 5 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- mint chocolate chip ice cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- grasshopper cookies (crushed)
- green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Crush cookies in a food processor or place cookies in a plastic bag and smash with a rolling pin.
- In a blender, combine ice cream, milk and food coloring (as desired). Blend until smooth. Stir in crushed sandwich cookies.
- Pour into a tall glass and enjoy.
Variations
You can easily swap ingredients to make this shake to your own liking. For instance, you could use mint cream-filled sandwich cookies or ditch the cookies altogether and use Andes mint chocolate candies. You could also swap out the mint chocolate chip ice cream for cookies and cream or vanilla ice cream. Then, use the green food coloring to maintain the St Paddy’s Day theme.
FAQs
Yes, you can. Substitute a dairy-free or vegan-friendly version for the mint chocolate chip ice cream listed here. You could also use a dairy-free or vegan milk, such as almond milk, coconut milk, or soy milk in place of regular milk.
Yes, you can. Make the milkshake then store it in an airtight container, leaving enough room at the top for expansion. You can keep them in the freezer. Take it out before serving so that they soften slightly at room temperature. Give them a stir to get back that creamy consistency. If you want to add any toppings, now’s the time to do it.
Absolutely! Chocolate chips, crushed chocolate candies, or other mix-ins an be a fun project for the kids as they personalize their frozen treats. Just be sure to add these extras after blending so they don’t get pureed.
The secret is to add only a few drops of the coloring and then blend briefly to distribute the color. Evaluate the shade. If you want it darker, repeat the process.
How To Store Grasshopper Milkshakes
Transfer the milkshake to an airtight container, leaving enough space to accommodate expansion at the top. Keep in the fridge for up to two days. Ideal temperature is 33°F and 40°F. You can also freeze the milkshake, though the flavor and texture may be compromised (and no one wants a compromised milkshake!). Stir up the milkshake before serving.
Delicious Grasshopper Milkshakes
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups mint chocolate chip ice cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 10 grasshopper cookies crushed
- green food coloring
Instructions
- Crush cookies in a food processor or place cookies in a plastic bag and smash with a rolling pin. In a blender combine ice cream, milk and food coloring (as desired). Blend until smooth. Stir in crushed cookies. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy.
Looks delicious, thank you for the recipe.
This sound delish!! I may have to try this 🙂
That looks so delicious!
Of Irish descent, wanted to do something unique for St Patrick’s Day – and this is the ticket. Great idea, my husband and son will love it. Definitely trying this TY.