Grasshopper Pie | Sing-a-Long (Mayfield)

Grasshopper Pie | Sing-a-Long

The Lyrical Literacy podcast presents a whimsical musical journey exploring the delightful dessert known as Grasshopper Pie. This episode clarifies the amusing contradiction of a sweet treat named after an insect while containing no actual bugs. Through playful lyrics and rhythmic storytelling, listeners learn about this minty-chocolate dessert's origins from a famous New Orleans cocktail, its rise to popularity in the 1950s as a party favorite, and its distinctive vibrant green color that resembles spring itself.

Grasshopper Pie

In a world where bugs might grace a plate,
Here’s a dish with a twist of fate.
A pie named grasshopper, green and sweet,
With nary an insect inside to meet.

Grasshopper pie, oh, leap so high,
No bugs to eat, so give it a try.
With mint and chocolate, a creamy delight,
It’s a dessert that will lift your spirits to flight.

Don’t be fooled by its buggy name,
For this pie is far from the insect game.
It’s got a crust that’s crunchy and neat,
And a filling that’s a minty treat.

Originating from a cocktail so grand,
In New Orleans, it took a stand.
Philibert Guichet was the man with the plan,
Creating a drink that inspired the pie in your hand.

Grasshopper pie, oh, leap so high,
No bugs to eat, so give it a try.
With mint and chocolate, a creamy delight,
It’s a dessert that will lift your spirits to flight.

In the ‘50s it rose to fame,
A dessert with a cocktail’s name.
Served at parties, springtime events,
Its color as vibrant as floral scents.

Grasshopper pie, oh, leap so high,
No bugs to eat, so give it a try.
With mint and chocolate, a creamy delight,
It’s a dessert that will lift your spirits to flight.

So next time you hear of grasshopper pie,
Remember, it’s a treat for the eye.
A minty slice of history’s page,
A dessert that’s perfect for any age.

Grasshopper pie, oh, leap so high,
No bugs to eat, so give it a try.
With mint and chocolate, a creamy delight,
It’s a dessert that will lift your spirits to flight.

 

Origin

Grasshopper Pie takes its name from the Grasshopper cocktail, created in 1918 by Philibert Guichet, the owner of Tujague's restaurant in New Orleans. The cocktail—made with green crème de menthe, white crème de cacao, and cream—inspired the similarly-colored dessert that became popular in American households during the 1950s, becoming synonymous with spring celebrations and festive gatherings.

 

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Mayfield King
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