Make Mine a Double

posted by Hilary on Apr 13

So carrying on the green theme and as i seem to be using a lot of creme de menthe i thought I’d explain abit more about it

It does sound rather odd a peppermint green liquid that contains alcohol its flavour actually come from Corsican mint.

It is available to by in two options colour less called “white” and a green version get the colour from mint leaves but i think it would be the drink it is without the colour

Recipe,, for making crème de menthe

• sugar,
• water,
• grain alcohol
• pure peppermint extract,
• optional green food coloring
• Mint leaves

Crush the mint leaves with ice and mix with balance ingredients

Alternative if the above is too much faff, get the bought stuff add and dollop of ice cream whizz together fro a fab milk shake with a kick!

Flying Grasshopper

• 3/4 oz creme de menthe (green)
• 3/4 oz creme de cacao (white)
• 3/4 oz vodka

Stir with ice and strain into cordial glass.