Midnight Mint

A Midnight Mint cocktail generally combines crème de menthe, cream liqueur or vodka, and sometimes chocolate liqueur to create a cool, minty, dessert-style drink. The dark or 'midnight' quality in the name often comes from the use of dark crème de menthe or a coffee/chocolate component that gives the drink a deep color. It is typically served chilled, either as a shooter or in a martini glass.

The Midnight Mint is darker and often richer than a Grasshopper, which uses light crème de menthe, white crème de cacao, and cream for a pastel green presentation. Unlike the Stinger — which is simply brandy and white crème de menthe — the Midnight Mint typically incorporates additional layering elements like chocolate or coffee for greater complexity. The 'midnight' framing suggests a more indulgent, after-hours character than these lighter mint classics.

A Midnight Mint typically carries an ABV of around 15–20%, depending on the ratio of liqueurs to spirits. Crème de menthe and cream liqueur both run at approximately 15–20% ABV, making the total a smooth, drinkable blend without the sharpness of straight spirits. When vodka or brandy is added to strengthen the cocktail, the ABV can rise to 20–25%.