Taste profile
Balanced, sweet, soft, and smooth.
LiqueurMediumCollins Glass
Cocktail guide
Creme de Menthe
Creme de Menthe combines Sugar, Water, Grain Alcohol, Peppermint Extract in a homemade liqueur served in a collins glass. It is a strong fit for house party and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
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Best for house party.
Quick fact
Creme de Menthe is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Sugar, Water, Grain Alcohol.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
Build it step by step.
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- 1Bring sugar and water to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 2Cool.
- 3Add the remaining ingredients and stir.
- 4Cover and let ripen for 1 month.
Method
Stirred
Finish
Usually finished with Peppermint Extract.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Sweet
Sourness
Soft
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Creme de Menthe is a medium alcoholic cocktail for house party with Sugar, Water, Grain Alcohol.
Texture and serve cues
-Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Collins Glass
Method
Stirred
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect round sweetness with support from Sugar, Water, Grain Alcohol. Easy to serve with snacks, small plates, and casual sharing food.
Serving & context
Serve in a collins glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Creme de Menthe sits comfortably in the liqueur cocktail tradition, with an approachable style for home bartenders.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Liqueur
Category
Homemade Liqueur
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Collins Glass
Method
Stirred
Garnish
Usually finished with Peppermint Extract.
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