What ingredients do I need for Creme de Menthe?

To make Creme de Menthe, you need: 6 cups Water, 1 oz Peppermint Extract, 1 pint Grain Alcohol, 8 cups Sugar, 1 tblsp green Food Coloring.

How do I make Creme de Menthe?

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.

What glass should I use for Creme de Menthe?

Creme de Menthe is traditionally served in a Collins Glass.

Is Creme de Menthe an alcoholic drink?

Yes, Creme de Menthe is an alcoholic cocktail.

How many calories are in Creme de Menthe?

Creme de Menthe contains approximately 250 calories per serving.

Creme de Menthe

Name: Creme de Menthe
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 drink
Ingredients: 6 cups Water; 1 oz Peppermint Extract; 1 pint Grain Alcohol; 8 cups Sugar; 1 tblsp green Food Coloring

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

Serving

Flavor profile

Other

Strength

Sweet

Sour

Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

Water· not in your bar6 cups
Peppermint Extract· not in your bar1 oz
Or swap: Mint Syrup — sweeter, gentler mint
Grain Alcohol· not in your bar1 pint
Or swap: Vodka — far less potent — gentler punch
Sugar· not in your bar8 cups
Or swap: Honey — floral sweetness, Simple Syrup — dissolves instantly
Food Coloring· not in your bar1 tblsp green