Midnight Mint
The Midnight Mint is a refreshing cocktail that combines the coolness of fresh mint with the rich depth of dark rum and a hint of chocolate liqueur.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Cocktail glass
- 3 ingredients
Midnight Mint
Ingredients
- Baileys irish cream1 oz
- White Creme de Menthe¾ oz
- Cream¾ oz double
Method
- 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.
What you need
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A shaker that seals
Two weighted tins beat three-piece shakers. They chill faster and never jam.
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The coiled spring holds back ice and pulp. Look for a tight coil.
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An Irish cream liqueur from Ireland, made with Irish whiskey, cream and cocoa. It's 17% ABV. Sweet cream, milk chocolate and vanilla with a soft whiskey warmth at the end. Think melted ice cream that's had a nip.
See 23 Baileys irish cream drinksWhere it comes from
The Midnight Mint represents the modern craft cocktail movement's fascination with creating after-dinner drinks that feel both indulgent and refreshing. This drink emerged in contemporary bars seeking to bridge the gap between digestifs and dessert cocktails, combining the cooling properties of mint with deeper spirits to create a sophisticated evening libation.
Tips from the bar
- Use fresh mint leaves rather than dried for aromatic intensity
- muddle gently to release oils without creating bitter chlorophyll
- add chocolate bitters sparingly to complement rather than overpower the mint
Twists worth trying
- Midnight Mint Mojito
- Club soda addition for a lighter, refreshing version
- Dark Mint Smash
- Uses dark rum and fresh lime for vibrant herbaceousness
- Midnight Espresso Mint
- Incorporates cold brew coffee for deeper complexity and evening appeal
What to eat with it
- Mint chocolate truffles
- Dark chocolate mousse
- Crème de menthe cheesecake
- After-dinner mints
- Chocolate-covered strawberries
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a Midnight Mint?
A Midnight Mint is made with baileys irish cream, white creme de menthe, cream.
What glass do you use for a Midnight Mint?
Serve a Midnight Mint in a cocktail glass.
What does a Midnight Mint taste like?
Expect refreshing, minty, herbal.
What can I make with Baileys irish cream?
We have 23 drinks built around Baileys irish cream. See them all on the Baileys irish cream page.
More with Baileys irish cream
Every Baileys irish cream drink →One good drink, every Friday.
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