Crème de menthe
Crème de menthe is a liqueur that is flavored with mint (menthe). Although it is typically bright green, it also comes in a colorless (white) version. While traditional technique includes steeping dried mint leaves in alcohol, some styles are also made with mint extract and alcohol.
The green color may be imparted by the addition of mint leaves or with artificial coloring. French pharmacist Emile Giffard is often cited as the inventor of crème de menthe. In 1885, he allegedly first served his creation to the guests at the Grand Hotel in Angers.
Nowadays, this herbaceous liqueur is made by several producers. The drink is typically sweet with typical minty aromas and flavors. Although it can be enjoyed on its own, usually as digestif or an aperitif, the liqueur is best known as a cocktail ingredient, and it is one of the essential elements in classics such as Grasshopper and Stinger.
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Grasshopper
Grasshopper is a sweet, minty cocktail characterized by its green color. It is made with a combination of equal parts crème de cacao, crème de menthe,... Read more
Grasshopper Pie
This American retro dessert was inspired by the popular 1950's chocolate-mint cocktail, and it was a favorite of Southern hostesses in the 1950s and 1960s. Originally,... Read more
Amaretto Stinger
Amaretto Stinger is a variation of the classic Stinger cocktail. It is made with a combination of amaretto almond liqueur and white crème de menthe. In ... Read more
Irish Flag
Irish Flag is a shooter cocktail whose colors are supposed to represent the flag of Ireland, which is the reason why it is especially popular on St. Patrick’... Read more
