Midnight Mint Cocktail
The Midnight Mint cocktail is an extremely luxurious and sophisticated drink using a combination of ingredients to produce a perfectly balanced, complex flavoured concoction that is stylish. With its exquisite, typically ivory-greenish hue and fresh mint garnish, it is also visually stunning in appearance. A suitable choice for upscale parties, it embodies oozes refinement and charm.
Ingredients
Serves1- Check off ingredients
- 10mL Smirnoff vodka (or any other vodka of choice)
- 15mL Irish cream liqueur
- 5mL mint liqueur
- 1 ice cubes, for shaking
- 1for garnish fresh mint leaf
Method
- Step 1
Chill a coupe or martini cocktail glass completely by placing it in the freezer or filling and discarding ice water.
- Step 2
In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, Irish cream liqueur and mint liqueur.
- Step 3
Fill the shaker with ice cubes, secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until thoroughly chilled.
- Step 4
Double-strain the silky mixture into a chilled glass and garnish with a fresh mint leaf before serving immediately.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Before adding ice, give the liqueurs and vodka a quick dry shake (no ice) for 2-3 seconds to aerate the cream slightly, resulting in a smoother, more uniform texture when ice is added.
Serving Tip 1
Instead of a mere mint leaf, use a fine grater to sprinkle a small quantity of high-quality dark chocolate or a smashed chocolate-mint wafer on top for an extra layer of luxurious scent.
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