Creme de Menthe
A homemade mint liqueur of sugar syrup, peppermint extract and grain alcohol, ripened for a month. Cool, sweet and vividly green.
16% ABVMediumHomemade Liqueurs
Medium
Difficulty
20 min
Time
250 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Other
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Water6 cups
- Peppermint Extract1 oz
- Grain Alcohol1 pint
- Sugar8 cups
- Food Coloring1 tblsp green
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Creme de Menthe close to the original.
Instead of Peppermint Extract
- Mint Syrup— sweeter, gentler mint
Instead of Grain Alcohol
- Vodka— far less potent — gentler punch
Instead of Sugar
- Honey— floral sweetness
- Simple Syrup— dissolves instantly
Instructions
Bring sugar and water to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
Cool.
Add the remaining ingredients and stir.
Cover and let ripen for 1 month.
Pairs well with
Peppermint-bright homemade liqueur pairs naturally with chocolate everything:
- Chocolate mint thins
- Brownie bites
- Vanilla meringues
- Chocolate-dipped pretzels
Similar taste
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