Hapney Studio
Alexander x Grasshopper
Gin / Crème de Menthe, Crème de Cacao, Cream
The ultimate after-dinner indulgence.
Acrylic on canvas 50.0 x 50.0 cm / 19.7 x 19.7 in
Your body is not a temple, it is an amusement park. Enjoy the ride!
Anthony Bourdain
If the Negroni reigns supreme with its equal-parts simplicity, then the Alexander and the Grasshopper emerge as unsung heroes, representing two more examples of delightful three-ingredient treats. They offer a delicious alternative for those seeking a luscious after-dinner indulgence.
The Alexander, blending gin, dark crème de cacao, and cream, offers a decadent treat. Meanwhile, the Grasshopper, replacing gin with crème de menthe, is minty chocolate perfection. These digestifs deliver on every level when you're craving something that's undeniably naughty but oh-so-nice—the ultimate guilty pleasures that are incredibly simple to whip up.
This artwork showcases the simple yet remarkable impact of ingredient substitution with its chameleon metallic paint, transitioning from the vibrant purple hues of gin's key botanical, juniper, to the lush, herbaceous green of crème de menthe.
This artwork showcases the simple yet remarkable impact of ingredient substitution with its chameleon metallic paint, transitioning from the vibrant purple hues of gin's key botanical, juniper, to the lush, herbaceous green of crème de menthe.
Preparation:
1.0oz / 30ml Cream
1.0oz / 30ml Dark créme de cacao
1.0oz / 30ml Gin or créme de menthe
Mint leaf or nutmeg dust
Prepare your mint leaf or nutmeg garnish. Fill a nick and nora with cubed ice and put it to one side. Add all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Fill with cubed ice and shake for 10 seconds. Open and dip taste. Discard the cubed ice from the nick and nora. Fine strain. Either position a mint leaf or dust the nutmeg over the top of the cocktail