Dekuyper Creme De Menthe

DeKuyper Creme de Menthe is a mint liqueur from the United States, listed under the brand's Massachusetts location. The details supplied don't give an ABV, a color or a tasting profile. The notes below describe what creme de menthe usually delivers, so treat them as category expectations and not as measured figures for this bottle. Expect a sweet, syrupy liqueur with a clear peppermint or spearmint lead and a cooling finish. Creme de menthe is made in two styles, green and white (clear). The two taste the same. The only difference is color, which is a practical point when you're choosing between them. The mint flavor in this style is closer to after-dinner mint candy than to fresh garden leaves, and the sweetness is high enough that it's usually used in small measures. Its best-known use is as a cocktail ingredient. The Grasshopper combines equal parts creme de menthe, white creme de cacao and cream, shaken with ice and strained into a chilled coupe. The Stinger pairs it with brandy, typically about two parts brandy to one part creme de menthe, stirred over ice and strained. A white creme de menthe keeps the Stinger clear, and a green one gives it a pale green tint. Smaller amounts work as an accent: a quarter-ounce in a hot chocolate or coffee, or a splash in a mint-forward dessert drink, adds peppermint without needing fresh herbs. To drink it straight, chill the bottle first or pour it over crushed ice in a small cordial glass. Served this way, it works as a digestif after a rich meal, and its sweetness suits chocolate desserts, brownies and vanilla ice cream. For a lighter, longer drink, pour 1 to 1.5 ounces over ice and top with club soda. A lime wedge or a mint sprig on top adds some acidity and aroma against the sugar.