Blended Dessert Cocktails - 2 of my absolute faves!

[@AndersErickson]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! Hope you enjoy these two drinks! Grab these bottles from my collection at Curiada! 👉 bit.ly/Andersspiritsbottles

[@CocktailsUnderQuarantine]

Merry Christmas! I love how you and Az make videos together!

[@jeffreyboeck9852]

Happy Birthday Ando.

[@bryanmathew2079]

ah😮a little Match 4 CoLor & 😂HeaLth benefits

[@zsx777]

History, cultural significance, education, and booze! This is why we love you Anders

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Matt! Cheers to you!

[@deoxyribonucleiccow1044]

Oh this is amazing! My dad and I are from Wisconsin, so when I told him I’m watching a video about Grasshoppers, he immediately told me his stories about the supper clubs he knew about!

[@AndersErickson]

Love this. I bet your dad has some great stories!

[@rav3ndawn]

Two...tree of these... you do Wisconsin proud sir

[@TreeCutterDoug]

Note from an arborist: Apricot, peach, cherry, plum, nectarine, and almond (and several others) are all in the same genus, Prunus. Also known as stone fruits, they all have an almond-like kernel inside the pit.

[@als.2983]

Everybody needs an ice cream cocktail (or two) in their arsenal. Thanks for sharing your two favorites.

[@AndersErickson]

Completely agree!

[@ThatMikotan]

I've had the Pink Squirrel recently! Very much like an adult cherry/chocolate milkshake! Not overly sweet, and very tasty!

[@scotthoyer8091]

As Wisconsinites we love these drinks! Our favorite haunt is Nortons in Green Lake WI. Full on supper club experience!

[@TheWeePearl]

I’ve had a grasshopper before, but the pink squirrel is new to me. Both have a very pretty aesthetic. I love those whipped cream canisters for cocktail use. Great for rapid infusions and the easiest Ramos gin fizz ever

[@AndersErickson]

The whipped cream canisters are incredible! I want to use it to try your London Fog Cocktail. That sounds so good!

[@pebbleamongthestones820]

Ah, the classic Cosmo and Wanda special…

[@SlimeyMikey69]

I grew up in Minnesota and we make gallons of grasshoppers for Christmas. It’s my favorite tradition.

[@oldasyouromens]

Chicagoan here, who goes to school and learned to drink in Wisconsin. The supper club is one of my all-time joys, being able to pile in with friends and feel fancy while also getting dinner for 3 whole days 👌 though I've never had a pink squirrel - need to change that.

[@CrazyCatzLady2025]

I'm 74. These were the drinks I started out with in 1970. You can still find Grasshoppers in bars but when I ask for a pink squirrel, I get a blank stare. I'm now going to make my own. Thanks for demo.

[@jefmat4625]

When I was younger and Rustic Manor in Gurnee was still standing. Our company had it's annual Christmas party there. I was introduced to pink squirrels. After enjoying 6 of them I was blasted. I don't remember the rest of the evening and part of the next day. I haven't drank them since then and that's over 30 years ago. But boy oh boy are they good. Also, I used to love going to Wisconsin's supper clubs back in that era. Also, you can buy Green colored Crème de Menthe at Binney's.

[@aydinasivertsen8139]

You betcha those are good 🍸!

[@SerrynRS]

Aah it isnt christmas without some anders. The only bartender worth watching, great stories, great energy and an amazing host

[@scottengh1175]

My dad would make a grasshopper for one of my mom's aunts that raised her. Pretty much every time she visited.

[@chuckrann6282]

Made a Grasshopper and topped the whipped cream topping with an Andes Mint chocolate. The best. Thanks for the sips tips and recipe!

[@pantsrally]

Thank you for another great video. My wife is now hooked on grasshoppers! HNY.

[@tylerbaier]

Spot on description of the fabled WI supper club. First thing upon entering for me is a brandy old fashioned…preferably with J Bavet. A friend of mine sent me this video on Christmas, told him I’ve heard of the pink squirrel but never had one, and then we had friends from WI over last night and they showed up with an ice cream pail of pink squirrel and another of blackberry brandy slush. True ambassadors!

[@EricAAnderson]

I appreciate this channel. Thank you for covering campy drinks like this! As someone who grew up in Minnesota, the Grasshopper was always a staple at family holiday gatherings as a kid, but I’ve never had one. Time to change that.

[@nialloc4786]

Eric Anderson meets Anders Erickson!!

[@AndersErickson]

The season of the Grasshopper is upon us! Happy holidays, Eric!

[@colleensouthwell3926]

On Wisconsin! Everything is great in Wisconsin - especially the drinks.

[@rinay105]

The bar is the heart of the supper club! Yes it is and I’ve missed it so!!

[@azusainaba258]

Happy birthday, Ando!

[@joshyinger]

Cheers to that!

[@anastasiarene6617]

I know this was uploaded 2 years ago but it popped up on my homepage. These were two of my dad’s favorite drinks but he never made proper ones. He always used the dry mixes from Holland House (at least I think it was Holland House…it was a long time ago). Thanks for the memory of dad bustin’ out the Waring and whipping up a batch!

[@carl_busch]

I used to work at a supper club style restaurant and these were always popular. The Golden Cadillac I always enjoyed.

[@AndersErickson]

Thought about doing the Golden Cadillac too! Another time. Cheers my friend! Happy holidays!

[@robertachampeau2078]

And Happy Birthday Anders!!❤️🎂🎄🕊🥳

[@RobsHomeBar]

Chartreuse in the whipped cream… you just blew my mind! Great looking dessert cocktails! Cheers and Merry Christmas Anders!!

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Rob! Merry Christmas to you too!!

[@gundam0055]

I’m having a hard time watching these now and will probably need to take a break. I used to watch your videos every Friday with my dad. We lost him three weeks ago. He was always so excited whenever you had something new and really enjoyed it.

[@konradkurz8353]

The classic supper club drinks! I live across the globe, but it brings me right back home to my local VFW! Love it!

[@GrotrianSeiler]

God I love this guy. Nothing weird. He's such a cool dude. I would love to hang with him and talk drinks. He presents these drinks with such enthusiasm, and if you miss the enthusiasm, it's half the fun of drinking in the first place. Happy New Year, my dude. I love this channel. Peace.

[@davidpoole5675]

I'm also a WI boy stuck in Chicago this Christmas! My aunt in Eau Claire always makes these for Christmas n I didn't realize I was missing it so much till now! Thanks for sharing this holiday drink and Merry Christmas!!!

[@AndersErickson]

Merry Christmas, David! Here’s to home 🥂

[@richmosley2519]

So I made the grasshopper milkshake... so good!!! Decadent. I added 1/2oz of a Haitian Rhum to remind me this is a cocktail and not to be downed too quickly.

[@chrishenderson7510]

My first drink was a Pink Squirrel and I loved it...

[@Jess-Rabbit]

Pink squirrel is one of my favorite drinks!!

[@globaldemise]

Omg I love the WI supper clubs!!!!! Fantastic

[@MKEAnarchytect]

Anders, thank you for always showing us up here in the big Wisco some love. Fond memories of the supper clubs of my youth

[@jonreinert6502]

Born and raised in Wisconsin, and sadly haven't been anywhere else very much. Was unaware that these drinks and supper clubs were sorta exclusive😂

[@kashmirgoat]

Went to my favorite Wisconsin Supper club on the 23rd. The after dinner drink they were pimping was the "Screaming Viking". Ice cream, Baily's, who knows what else...

[@cocktails__the_explorer1884]

The introductory talk & photos of the supper clubs made me nostalgic for something I've never actually experienced. A strange feeling, but nice. I'd try the cocktails, ice cream and booze, what's not to like?

[@mattcampyofficial]

Followed the Grasshopper recipe with a fine grated chocolate bar rim, fabulous!

[@raftorres89]

So happy someone recommended this channel to me! Your videos are as educational as they are entertaining. Keep it up!

[@sharebrained]

We used to drink Pink Squirrels by the gallon in mid-90s Portland. Between bands at the Mt. Tabor Theater, we’d go across the street to The Space Room for drinks. When we asked the servers what was in a Pink Squirrel, they’d just say, “liquor and love, baby!”

[@jewelzb1402]

Both of these are my favorites as well!

[@scottengh1175]

Eastern Wisconsin Friday fish fry with lake perch. Top 10 best food ever. And I liked the Manhattan at many Wisconsin super clubs. And don't be the first ice cream dessert drink of the night if you like your bartender or really big tip!

[@staciecampbell5078]

I’ve made the non-ice cream versions of these and for the grasshopper, equal parts of crème de menthe and crème de cocoa makes it tastes like toothpaste. I cut the crème de menthe by half and it was much better. For the pink squirrel I could not find crème de noyaux so used Ameretto with a drop of red food coloring and it was delicious .

[@reachinguptohim4292]

I was also a soda jerk at one of the few remaining rexall soda fountains in the u.s.

[@hardymasonj]

I now live in Wisconsin, I love hearing some of the bar, food and restaurant history of this state.

[@RomanBeschastnykh]

Wow, intresting way to make grasshopper! Should try

[@stephane.foisy.186]

oh something to try. Never thought to use the immersion blender in the shaker cup. Stealing that idea!

[@kokgdog6291]

I’m very glad I found your channel ! I recently started bartending in Japan and still learning the basics, thankfully your videos make it really easy to remember and are very entertaining!! Can’t wait to see more videos !!!

[@AndersErickson]

Thank you so much! Happy mixing!

[@TreeCutterDoug]

Anders has an extensive backlog of vids, and the playlists break them down to easy source for reference. Recipes always in the description, and timestamps to jump exactly to what you need. There are a couple other good bartending channels, and plenty of bad ones, but I think you're found the best.

[@Joan-ph2es]

Have a Merry Christmas 2023, Anders and Az! (To the tree, all decorated with care.)

[@hurley8508]

As a Sconnie (also transplanted in Chicago), I wholeheartedly approve of this video. Was literally gathering my Grasshopper ingredients 5 minutes before watching this video. Per Jeffrey Morgenthaler’s recipe, I also add a tsp of Fernet-Branca per drink. Happy Holidays to you and Az!

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, David! The Fernet’s a great move. Happy holidays!

[@GabrielLerma1029]

Be encouraged brother…I just started watching your videos recently and yes, you have achieved your vision for this channel. I’m more of a wine guy but I absolutely love watching your stuff and get excited about entering into the cocktail space. Your vids are warm and welcoming ✅ encouraging ✅ unintimidating ✅ informative ✅ and most importantly, fun ✅ !!! Keep up the good work and love that you’re from Chicago! I’m repp’ing western suburbs of Chi!

[@cobylyons4439]

Y'all's videos are the absolute best! Your style is engaging and approachable, and your instructions and story telling are clear, well paced, and interesting! I definitely prefer y'all to the others

[@cobylyons4439]

I also appreciate the vegan friendly options! I think you're the only one who does this! Kudos

[@natalyaroberts1998]

I’m going to a cocktail party and have to dress up green and make green cocktails, I will try the grasshopper.

[@bourbontraveler]

My parents used to make brandy Alexander’s in the same manner Using ice cream, killer drink on a Weekend morning

[@realtoast7036]

Anders, this reminds me of the Golden Cadillac, made famous at Poor Reds in the Gold Country outside of Sacramento. This small, one room bbq joint (building from the 1850s) is the world's #1 seller of Galliano. People pack the place and they turn this frozen drink out non-stop.

[@AndersErickson]

Love this. The Golden Cadillac is another great one! Cheers!

[@fritzkastner8708]

Just the vibe in your videos is perfect!

[@r0bw1l73]

Love the channel. I’m from Ireland and our drinking culture isn’t big on cocktails. But thanks to you I’ve found that I love manhattans, especially on the rocks. Works really well with a good bourbon. Thanks for the content and keep doing what you do. Merry Christmas!

[@2010gt1]

When you tell the story of how the cocktail happen and then give reasoning for why you’re using such ingredients, then proceed to show how to make it in an easy way, it REALLY makes for a great video. Every cocktail you post, I want to go out and buy the stuff to make it. Keep being you Anders

[@ManInArea]

After watching this I quickly googled my childhood super club, The Gun Club in Beloit, and was very pleasantly surprised to see they are still open. Had so many virgin grasshoppers as a child. Ahhh, the memories! Ope! Nevermind. They are closed. :-(

[@jonathanmelman2388]

Thank you Anders. I have enjoyed your videos, and am getting better with my bar tending skills

[@nickmorgan2612]

I grew up in Wisconsin. I had a jaw drop moment because I didn't realize how many supper clubs my family went to and it's exactly how you describe it. I live in Minnesota now and I can confirm that they are few and far between compared to where I grew up. One place would even make Kiddie Grasshoppers (mint ice cream shake with chocolate syrup). Thanks for giving me some nostalgia!

[@juliussharrock5368]

Favorite things about the channel besides the great cocktail content: Intro Music - Amazing Music choices in general - A+ O'z way of editing/filming and your shots in general - you guys are great!

[@trevordobrinska681]

You’re speaking my language! The Wisconsin Supper Club tradition is unlike anything else!

[@AndersErickson]

Absolutely!

[@hopeyhope2012]

Oooh this sounds like the perfect decadent holiday cocktail! I wish dinner clubs were more common around the US!

[@AndersErickson]

There should be more around the US! Trying to get the word out. Happy holidays!

[@chrisashley2100]

Very bittersweet watching this here in Madison since we just heard that one of its iconic supper clubs (Smoky’s club) is closing - will miss the steaks and brandy Alexander’s

[@BeedeeEx]

I love how you find unique (at least to me) cocktails like these for all to try. You're getting the word out! :) Another great video. Thank you Anders...and of course Az!

[@knots9119]

"two of these and you'll be happy" it do be like that sometimes. merry christmas anders

[@timlarsen8198]

Happy Holidays! Nice to see the whipping siphon. Very fancy!

[@AndersErickson]

That's about as fancy as I get. Cheers, Tim!

[@stanthonyofpadua1]

Ice cream grasshoppers ate my family's New Years Eve treat.

[@joninspite]

I was fortunate enough to be introduced to the Grasshopper at Tujague’s a few years ago and have since struggled to recreate it. Even though this one isn’t traditional, I’m looking forward to trying your version. Cheers!

[@timbo7457]

LOL...I wonder if I am the only one that caught the "Two or Tree of these ....." comment. Its truly a phrasing from up nort'

[@jarrettshedd9574]

The grasshopper used to be Pat Martino's drink of choice, back when he was playing at Small's Paradise in Harlem and other venues in New York and Jersey. After Pat's brain surgery and subsequent amnesia, he was reminded of his prior drink preference by none other than Joe Pesci, who, believe it or not, used to be a singer in cabarets and clubs on the East Coast before he became an actor.

[@CarolMurchie]

Grew up in Michigan eons ago and recall supper clubs ( I think Flint had Walli's Supper Club). Family holiday up near Pellston MI where local restaurants featured "boasted chicken"--you are the first person I've heard in about 40 years reference "boasted chicken." I was beginning to think I'd made that up! Alas, no fancy mocktails in our world.

[@miksologia]

Hyvää joulua (Merry Christmas) from Finland! Great video for the holidays! I'm planning on making a banana shake later today that will include also dark rum, banana liquor, mango/melon ice cream and gingerbread syrup. Let's see how that turns out...

[@chuckrann6282]

My sister is coming in for the weekend on Sept 9th and I’m going to make these for aprés dinner. I think Az liked the Squirrel so I’ll serve her that one. I’ll drink the Grasshopper. I really enjoy your channel.

[@misterbonesontour4640]

🤤😁👍 Thank you to Chicago 😍👍 & Merry Christmas 🎄🎅

[@4everyoung24]

I literally looked up Pink Squirrel last night. It’s the drink Ainesly Hayes on the West Wing had when she met the president. The Grasshopper is the drink CJ ordered when they took Charlie and Zoe out to a bar.

[@TreeCutterDoug]

So nice, I watched it twice. The West Wing is like a love letter to democracy.

[@henrygaldamez9807]

Thank you Anders for these two cocktail drinks, I’m going to try to make them. 👏👏👏👏

[@Kr4zykr44]

Grasshopper’s one of the first drinks I’ve learned to make they taste great lmao

[@sqwekity2]

Per your recommendations, I picked up A bottle of Italicus from curiada. It smells divine but also smells like a car air freshener. But nonetheless delicious. Esp in a gin sour with Ransom gin. 1:1:1 and half oz syrup. I personally think the bergamot in the Italicus and the cardamom in ransom pairs decibels together. But I’m also kinda drunk so there’s that. Cheers ! I call it “ squeaky clean”.

[@williamgerl2240]

Merry Christmas from another DoCo ex-pat. I’ve been to 2 of the supper clubs you showed. They are awesome! And, you are right, these drinks are definitely part of the definition of a Wisconsin Supper Club. Keep on doin’ you and representing the county so well!

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers, William! Always nice meeting another DoCo ex-pat. Happy holidays!

[@Bren]

Yes I love Bryant’s!!

[@WineLightMedia]

Thanks for all the cool videos. Merry Christmas from my Fam to yours. BIG CHEERS!

[@rohanjagannath1400]

Absolutely love your content. Mixology and bartending was slightly daunting but my curiosity only grew multiform after watching your videos. Definitely trying these out 🤍🤍🤍

[@felixvasquez1740]

Merry Christmas! Can't wait to go to a supper club now and try these fun looking drinks. Cheers!

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers, Felix!

[@richmosley2519]

This one made its way back into my feed. I did not try either of these two years ago (no idea why), but I figure to grab some ice cream and creme de * this week. You see, I have been eating far too healthy of late and I also have a milkshake blender that has only seen Tiki ingredients to date.

[@CoachVinoLLC]

Didn’t think I’d want something like these until now. Haha. Merry Christmas to you and Az! 🎅🍸🎄

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks, Vino! Definitely a treat. Merry Christmas, my friend!

[@JMil7777]

Appleton Wisconsin here, Wanted to confirm grasshopper ingredients! Making these tonight. Thanks

[@meganpopple9100]

Hello from the Old Abe's Supper Club in Jim Falls, WI!!

[@javiervigil2511]

Cheers🍸

[@loeschzone6876]

I just found your channel and it has been my NYE day binge. The content and presentation is excellent. I love how accessible you make it for the non professional.

[@ArchibaldBgaming]

Yummerz!!!! 😋

[@Kayjayoh]

I've also known a lot of folks who make the Brandy Alexander as a blended ice cream drink, but I much prefer it with cream, and leave the blending to these two.

[@voodoochile4147]

Poisony parts. 😂 Feeling amused.

[@evanrowland3454]

Jesus i love to see that your channel is growing! It seems like it blew up quick since ive been here at about 40k subs. Anyhow it makes sense and i love the content! Keep it up dude

[@UnclePete]

I saw someone else make Chartreuse Cream as well. and now I'm obsessed.

[@AndersErickson]

It is pretty incredible. Thanks, Uncle Pete!

[@samanthaolea4193]

That's so funny I worked at cold stone before I started bartending