tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post8433310483550371966..comments2024-03-02T16:13:12.891-06:00Comments on Kitchen Riffs: The Grasshopper CocktailKitchen Riffshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-28133624341945599772012-12-26T16:44:00.686-06:002012-12-26T16:44:00.686-06:00Hi Nami, doesn't this cocktail have wonderful ...Hi Nami, doesn't this cocktail have wonderful color? And it's so much fun to dress it up with a candy cane! Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-60422884698871064892012-12-26T15:44:16.325-06:002012-12-26T15:44:16.325-06:00Another awesome cocktail recipe that I missed! Lo...Another awesome cocktail recipe that I missed! Love the color and how festive this looks, especially with the red and white candy cane in it (with the green color). Nami | Just One Cookbookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104033889937635168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-90245860592686950182012-12-26T09:38:25.473-06:002012-12-26T09:38:25.473-06:00Hi Helene, it does rather look like something kids...Hi Helene, it does rather look like something kids would drink, doesn't it? Although there's most definitely booze in it! ;-) Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-19143985663649596882012-12-26T06:44:39.817-06:002012-12-26T06:44:39.817-06:00interesting historical fact, that it was created f...interesting historical fact, that it was created for a Cocktail competition during the Prohibition. People really get creative when they need to find a disguise for alcohol. The pastel green reminds me of a kids drink. Yet I don't doubt, that it will bring me much joy. Helene Dsouza I Masala Herbhttp://www.masalaherb.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-3581189462780597812012-12-18T17:37:55.025-06:002012-12-18T17:37:55.025-06:00Hi Juliana, this drink is so much fun to drink! I...Hi Juliana, this drink is so much fun to drink! It has great color, and such an amusing name. ;-) Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-45486090339547287932012-12-18T15:10:27.652-06:002012-12-18T15:10:27.652-06:00I could not ignore this...awesome and festive drin...I could not ignore this...awesome and festive drink...I absolutely love it!Julianahttp://simplerecipes.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-60906862437616746452012-12-17T16:09:17.879-06:002012-12-17T16:09:17.879-06:00Hi Food Jaunts, a lot of people don't like the...Hi Food Jaunts, a lot of people don't like the mixture of mint and chocolate, but I find it pretty refreshing. Isn't that color terrific? That's (almost) reason enough to have one! Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-75951022734664369052012-12-17T11:47:39.940-06:002012-12-17T11:47:39.940-06:00Thanks for the history on this cocktail! I've...Thanks for the history on this cocktail! I've made a ton in my day but never thought to research how it came about. I'm one of those weirdos that don't like mint messing with my chocolate but other people love it. Lovely color.Food Jauntshttp://foodjaunts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-6131453063258025042012-12-16T09:41:39.688-06:002012-12-16T09:41:39.688-06:00Hi Kristi, if you like mint, this cocktail has you...Hi Kristi, if you like mint, this cocktail has your name on it! Lovely dessert drink, and I agree the candy cane is kinda fun! Thanks for your comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-50340576813349971022012-12-16T09:40:37.160-06:002012-12-16T09:40:37.160-06:00Hi Raymund, this really does look like Christmas, ...Hi Raymund, this really does look like Christmas, doesn't it? Thanks for commenting.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-84949993920399787902012-12-16T09:40:29.732-06:002012-12-16T09:40:29.732-06:00I love mint anything, so this holiday drink is rig...I love mint anything, so this holiday drink is right up my alley! I love the candy cane on the side. Perfect touch!motherrimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15305837415970849152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-66161304215044247092012-12-16T09:40:12.590-06:002012-12-16T09:40:12.590-06:00Hi Cathleen, glad you enjoy the bits of history I ...Hi Cathleen, glad you enjoy the bits of history I include! And this is a fun cocktail to try. Thanks for your comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-91897481764788500092012-12-16T01:43:50.734-06:002012-12-16T01:43:50.734-06:00This looks so Christmassy!This looks so Christmassy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-41483132888903199672012-12-16T00:12:16.155-06:002012-12-16T00:12:16.155-06:00Wow, the color is terrific! I love how you mention...Wow, the color is terrific! I love how you mention the history of stuff you make. I'm learning :) I have never even heard of a grasshopper cocktail before!Cathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326599407286877942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-13334414470867985602012-12-15T22:54:59.736-06:002012-12-15T22:54:59.736-06:00Hi Amanda, isn't this just a gorgeous looking ...Hi Amanda, isn't this just a gorgeous looking cocktail? And fun to drink, too. What more could you ask for? ;-) Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-77627214468699810192012-12-15T20:58:47.874-06:002012-12-15T20:58:47.874-06:00The grasshopper cocktail always makes me smile! Wh...The grasshopper cocktail always makes me smile! What a vibrant and fun colour. Amanda@ChewTownhttp://www.chewtown.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-41111391977564979742012-12-15T15:06:22.285-06:002012-12-15T15:06:22.285-06:00Hi Beth, isn't the candy cane a nice touch? ;...Hi Beth, isn't the candy cane a nice touch? ;-) Great for Christmas. Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-7581662791289566562012-12-15T15:05:49.569-06:002012-12-15T15:05:49.569-06:00Hi Terra, it's really a quite decent drink. S...Hi Terra, it's really a quite decent drink. Sweet, but that makes it ideal for dessert. Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-20697191008322511622012-12-15T13:16:53.595-06:002012-12-15T13:16:53.595-06:00The candy cane looks absolutely perfect on your gr...The candy cane looks absolutely perfect on your grasshopper! Looking forward to seeing what your next drink suggestion is.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-74846818560914255572012-12-15T12:00:41.286-06:002012-12-15T12:00:41.286-06:00I agree with Mrs. Kitchenriffs, who cares, the can...I agree with Mrs. Kitchenriffs, who cares, the candy cane makes that cocktail more than perfect.....it looks gorgeous! My good friend and I enjoyed a delicious cocktail the other day, it had creme de menthe. I love how refreshing the mint is in the cocktail. I imagine this drink is really refreshing, and truly delicious:-) Beautiful, Hugs, TerraTerrahttp://www.cafeterrablog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-16088859725033442392012-12-14T22:14:45.779-06:002012-12-14T22:14:45.779-06:00Hi Dawn, it's a really nice drink. A tad on t...Hi Dawn, it's a really nice drink. A tad on the sweet side, though - one usually does me. Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-46206163033770091542012-12-14T22:14:13.954-06:002012-12-14T22:14:13.954-06:00Hi Carolyn, we definitely should leave one out for...Hi Carolyn, we definitely should leave one out for Santa. ;-) He'd be delighted to receive this. With a cookie, of course. Thanks for the comment.Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-89840415734365070282012-12-14T21:07:48.288-06:002012-12-14T21:07:48.288-06:00Looks like the perfect drink for the holidays. I w...Looks like the perfect drink for the holidays. I would love to have one or maybe two for the holiday!!Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494584217024682385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-49948370314249595182012-12-14T19:42:35.445-06:002012-12-14T19:42:35.445-06:00Love the candy cane-garnished cocktail. Will you b...Love the candy cane-garnished cocktail. Will you be leaving one out for Santa this year? I'm sure after making all his rounds, he'd be happy to put his feet up with a cocktail like this. ;)Carolyn Junghttp://www.foodgal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4249095902319557066.post-43781905631395183892012-12-14T17:53:10.073-06:002012-12-14T17:53:10.073-06:00Hi Lilly Sue, if you want a holiday drink, I have ...Hi Lilly Sue, if you want a holiday drink, I have lots! And tons I haven't yet posted - this will likely go on for years. ;-) Thanks for the comment. Kitchen Riffshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334461438904669081noreply@blogger.com