Homemade Liqueur

Creme de Menthe 🍹

Name: Creme de Menthe
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 8 cups Sugar; 48 oz Water; 16 oz Grain alcohol; 1 oz pure Peppermint extract; 1 tblsp green Food coloring

Learn how to make a Creme de Menthe: a alcoholic homemade liqueur served in a collins glass. Full ingredient list with standard measurements and step-by-step instructions.

Alcoholic Collins Glass

Ingredients

Sugar8 cups
Water48 oz
Grain alcohol16 oz
Peppermint extract1 oz pure
Food coloring1 tblsp green

How to Make It

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What glass is a Creme de Menthe served in?

A Creme de Menthe is traditionally served in a Collins Glass.

Is a Creme de Menthe alcoholic?

Yes — a Creme de Menthe is classified as alcoholic.

How many ingredients are in a Creme de Menthe?

A Creme de Menthe uses 5 ingredients, listed above with standard measurements.

Feeling adventurous?

Find Another Cocktail →