Hey, chocolate lovers: are you in need of a really good chocolate signature cocktail, or even an idea for a unity cocktail? This grasshopper julep might be your new favorite drink. We just had the Kentucky Derby, so a good, stiff bourbon drink is just what the drink doctor ordered. Hell, maybe just save this recipe for a particularly long crafting night. I won't judge. I'm probably drinking one right now anyway. Let's see how to make this mint meets chocolate meets booze delicious monstrosity.

Chocolate signature cocktail - grasshopper mint julep

Ingredients:
2 parts good Kentucky bourbon
2 parts half and half
1 part chocolate syrup flavoring (like Torani or DaVinci or similar)
1 bunch fresh mint
Optional: shaved chocolate for garnish

How to make it:
Infuse the bourbon by placing a handful of mint into the bourbon and steep overnight.
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker full of ice and shake well.
Strain into a glass. Garnish with a mint sprig and some shaved chocolate. Enjoy cold!

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Catherine Clark

Catherine Clark is Offbeat Bride's Senior Editor. In her spare time she loiters at her local library, makes art, watches movies en masse, plays video and tabletop games, poorly cooks healthy things, cuddles with her feline fur baby, and blogs at BijouxandBits.com.