While I’m not usually one for sweet sippers, ’tis the season for indulging! And this festive and minty little holiday cocktail recipe is just what your guests ordered…
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The Mint Merrymaker // serves 1
- 1 oz. white crème de cacao
- 1 oz rain city coffee liqueur
- ½ oz. creme de menthe
- 1 oz. heavy cream
- chocolate wafer, fresh mint and mini candy canes for garnish
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Mix all the ingredients (minus garnish) together in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until frothy!
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Pour the mixture into a small lowball or martini glass, then scoop the froth on the top…
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Crumble some chocolate cookies for garnish (we used mint oreos!) and add fresh mint or a little peppermint stick.
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The coffee liqueur we used in this recipe is made locally in Seattle, and is my favorite – a true coffee flavor that’s not creamy at all, it makes for a delicious mixer or sipper on ice. But what’s great about it in this recipe is how it cuts the sweetness of the other ingredients, for a well balanced dessert cocktail. I also cut down the amount of mint – colored booze scares me – for a more subtle flavor.
As always, you play with the portions to suit your palette! If you’d rather use something on hand, try a cognac in place of the coffee. And enjoy!
photography by katie parra for coco+kelley