Giffard Menthe Pastille Creme Clear 24% 70cl

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You can also make your own creme de menthe by infusing peppermint tea in vodka for 10-12 hours and then adding sugar to taste. This hot chocolate is spiked with not one but two liqueurs, adding both mint and chocolate flavors to the rich body of this drink. Patrick's Day or just looking for a fun and festive cocktail, the Mint Chip Cookietini is sure to impress. This cocktail is perfect for those who want to indulge in a sweet treat with a little something extra.

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The green variety gets its distinct color either from the mint leaves themselves or from added coloring agents, while the colorless version, known as “white crème de menthe,” retains its transparent appearance.Peppermint schnapps has a higher alcohol content and a more intense, less sweet flavour than crème de menthe. Arrow’s version of this spirit tastes very similar to Gaetano’s, but it is thicker in consistency and has a slightly different color. So, if you’re watching your sugar intake, Peppermint Schnapps might be the better choice between the two. The thing is, in 1919, the creator of this recipe, Harry MacElhone first made his White Lady with the famous mint liqueur, not with gin.

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Ten years later, he altered the recipe and substituted the mint-flavored liqueur for the herbal spirit.This tastes somewhat fruitier than Bols’s, with a hint of apple sauce, yet it’s completely safe and innocent in the grand scheme of things. With just a touch of Creme de Menthe, the golden color of the whiskey turns into a beautiful green hue, making it perfect for St. It's a refreshing and tasty drink that features rum, creme de menthe, lime, and Cointreau orange liqueur.

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During the infusion process, the mint leaves or extract are steeped in the alcohol for an extended period, allowing the mint flavor to fully penetrate the liquid. Pair that with an 80-proof brandy and your stinger will have an alcohol content around 29 percent ABV (58 proof). It's also not as cloying as the commercial options and has a nice, gentle sweetness that wonderfully plays up the cool mint flavor. The liqueur can be enjoyed on its own as a digestif or used as a versatile ingredient in a variety of cocktails and dessert recipes. Another classic, this is a popular Christmas drink but you can really enjoy it at any time if you take out the candy canes.

The drink will taste the same with white crème de menthe, so if that's all you have, go ahead and use it.