What is National Creme De Menthe Day?
On September 15th, the creamy peppermint-flavored liqueur used in cocktails and desserts is recognized on National Crème de Menthe Day. To celebrate, try your new combination!
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Many of the liqueurs we enjoy today started as tonics and cure-alls. And we thank pharmacists for bringing them into existence. Crème de menthe (mint cream) is one of those liqueurs. Emile Giffard, a French pharmacist, investigated mint's cooling and digestive properties. His research led him to a crème de menthe dish.
Crème de menthe is sweet and mint leaves (usually Corsican mint) give crème de menthe its green color. However, when extracted, the liqueur is colorless. This version of the liqueur is called white crème de menthe. Both varieties have similar flavors and are interchangeable in recipes, so unless color is important, both varieties have similar flavors and are interchangeable in recipes.
For several weeks, the traditional recipe calls for steeping dried peppermint or Corsican mint leaves in grain alcohol. This process produces a natural green color. The following steps include filtration and the addition of sugar.
