Chocolate syrup and mint syrup blended with two cups of milk until smooth and frothy make Just a Moonmint, a non-alcoholic shake. The chocolate-and-mint pairing draws on a flavor combination familiar from confections such as After Eight mints and peppermint patties, here rendered as a cold, drinkable dessert. Run through a blender on medium speed and divided among tall or smaller glasses, it is light at around 70 calories per serving and free of any spirit. Its appeal rests entirely on the well-loved interplay of chocolate and mint.
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Just a Moonmint
Ingredientes
- Milk 2 cups
- Chocolate Syrup Fill
- Mint syrup 1/2 oz
Instrucciones
Place all ingredients in the blender jar - cover and whiz on medium speed until well blended. Pour in one tall, 2 medium or 3 small glasses and drink up.
El Just a Moonmint es un batido de chocolate y menta sin alcohol hecho mezclando leche con jarabe de chocolate y jarabe de menta hasta que quede suave y espumoso. La combinación de chocolate y menta es un maridaje de sabores amado que evoca confitería popular como los chocolates After Eight y los Peppermint Patties. Se sirve frío en vasos altos para una experiencia refrescante al estilo postre.
History & Origins
Chocolate-mint as a flavor combination has deep roots in European confectionery, with the pairing appearing in English peppermint confectionery as far back as the 19th century. Non-alcoholic blended drinks using mint and chocolate syrup became popular in American ice cream parlors and soda fountains in the mid-20th century. This specific recipe represents a simple home-blended version of that tradition.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Sweet milk chocolate and cool peppermint, an inviting and familiar combination. Palate: Smooth and creamy, with the chocolate syrup's sweetness and cocoa depth offset by the mint syrup's cool herbal freshness; the milk provides a rich, dairy base. Finish: Cool, minty, and sweet with a lingering chocolate warmth.
Pro Tip
Blend on medium-high speed until very frothy and serve immediately in a chilled glass; garnish with a sprig of fresh mint for an aromatic presentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in a Just a Moonmint drink?
Just a Moonmint is a non-alcoholic beverage made with chocolate syrup or chocolate milk, mint syrup or crème de menthe flavoring (non-alcoholic version), and milk or cream, blended into a smooth milkshake-style drink. It is a dessert mocktail designed to evoke a chocolate mint flavor reminiscent of a peppermint patty.
Is Just a Moonmint alcoholic?
No, Just a Moonmint is a non-alcoholic drink. It contains no spirits or liqueurs and is suitable for all ages. It falls into the mocktail or alcohol-free dessert drink category, making it a good option for designated drivers or non-drinkers at events.
How is Just a Moonmint served?
Just a Moonmint is typically blended with ice cream or ice and served in a tall glass or parfait glass, similar to a milkshake or frappé. It may be garnished with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or a mint sprig to enhance its chocolate-mint dessert presentation.
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