Alfred'S Grasshopper

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   In a small bowl, whip cream and Gran Classico into soft peaks and chill until using (up to 2 hours). Or, combine cream and liqueur in a whipped-cream siphon*.

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   Pour creme de cacao, milk, and both cremes de menthe into a strainer-topped cocktail shaker or glass. Fill with ice. Shake 30 seconds, then pour into a martini glass through a second, small strainer to catch any ice chips.

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   Top with enough Gran Classico whipped cream, trying not to disturb liqueur underneath, to come just below rim of glass. Lay a small piece of paper over 2/3 of glass, then grate chocolate over exposed 1/3 of cocktail. Remove paper and serve.

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   *The sturdy iSi Gourmet Whip whips both cold and hot mixtures ($150; a pack of 10 iSi cream charger cartridges, $15;

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   ). It comes in handy if you're topping multiple cocktails.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.