Creme De Menthe cocktails
Cool, sweet, and unmistakably minty, crème de menthe cuts through richness in a Stinger and lends the Grasshopper its signature color and dessert-like charm.
2 classic recipes from our canon that use creme de menthe — Creme De Menthe sits in our liqueurs & fortified shelf.
Grasshopper
✦ Proven classicEasyCoupe
Equal parts crème de menthe, crème de cacao and cream — minty, chocolatey and pale green.
Ingredients
- ◆20 ml creme de cacao
- ◆20 ml creme de menthe
- ◆20 ml heavy cream
Method
- 1Shake all ingredients briskly with ice.
- 2Strain into a chilled coupe.
PRO TIP
Green crème de menthe gives it the signature colour.
Garnish — Mint leaf
Stinger
✦ Proven classicEasyMartini
Cognac and white crème de menthe, stirred cold — a brisk, minty after-dinner classic.
Ingredients
- ◆50 ml cognac
- ◆20 ml creme de menthe
Method
- 1Stir both with ice until very cold.
- 2Strain into a chilled martini glass.
PRO TIP
Use white crème de menthe so it stays crystal clear.
Garnish — Mint leaf
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