Midnight Mint
Bahan
- Baileys Irish Cream 1 oz
- White Creme de Menthe 3/4 oz
- Cream 3/4 oz double
Petunjuk
If available, rim cocktail (Martini) glass with sugar syrup then dip into chocolate flakes or powder. Add ingredients into shaker with ice. Shake well then strain into cocktail glass.
Midnight Mint is a creamy, dessert-style cocktail that combines Baileys Irish Cream, white Crème de Menthe, and double cream, shaken and strained into a sugar-rimmed glass optionally dusted with chocolate. The white Crème de Menthe provides a cool, clean mint flavour that cuts through the richness of the Baileys and cream. It is a popular after-dinner drink suited to sweet cocktail enthusiasts.
History & Origins
Midnight Mint belongs to a family of creamy liqueur cocktails that emerged in the late 20th century following the commercial introduction of Irish cream liqueurs like Baileys in 1974. The combination of mint and chocolate cream flavours draws on a long confectionery tradition. The specific recipe's origin is disputed, though it appears in bartending guides from the 1980s and 1990s.
Tasting Notes
Aroma: Cool peppermint and sweet Irish cream with a hint of vanilla. Palate: Silky and rich with a prominent mint freshness balanced by the creamy sweetness of Baileys and double cream. Finish: Smooth and lingering, with a gentle mint coolness and a chocolate undertone from any cocoa garnish.
Pro Tip
Dip the cocktail glass rim in sugar syrup and then in chocolate flakes before shaking, so the garnish adheres perfectly and adds texture to every sip.
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