National Crème de Menthe Day ✨

Overview

National Crème de Menthe Day, observed annually on September 15th, celebrates the sweet, mint-flavored liqueur known for its refreshing taste and distinctive aroma. This versatile spirit, made from mint leaves, is a popular ingredient in cocktails, after-dinner drinks, and desserts. Whether enjoyed in its vibrant green form or as a clear 'white' variety, the day encourages appreciation for this classic cordial and its many uses in mixology and confectionery.

Origin and story

Crème de Menthe was first commercially produced in France in the 19th century.

It comes in two main varieties: a clear 'white' version and a bright green version, which gets its color from added food coloring.

Quick facts

• DateSeptember 15
• TypeCultural / community observance
• Great forFriends, Families, Classrooms, Teams

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Ways to celebrate

A New Orleans bar's famous story about inventing the Grasshopper, crème de menthe's best-known cocktail, for a 1918 competition doesn't hold up — cocktail historians have found no evidence the contest, or the trip to enter it, ever actually happened.

Have a sip

Celebrate by:

• Making an actual Grasshopper tonight: crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream.
• Trying crème de menthe poured simply over ice, the old-fashioned way.

See the real, debunked origin story

Helpful resources:

• Mixopedia: Reassessing the Grasshopper's Origin Story (Imbibe Magazine)

Did you know?

A nearly identical drink was already published a decade before the famous New Orleans legend, appearing in an 1908 bartending guide as a layered "pousse-café" of equal parts crème de menthe and crème de cacao.

Fun facts

• Crème de Menthe was first commercially produced in France in the 19th century.
• It comes in two main varieties: a clear 'white' version and a bright green version, which gets its color from added food coloring.
• A prominent ingredient in the classic Grasshopper cocktail, it also lends its flavor to popular desserts like mint chocolate chip ice cream.

Sources and attribution

Mixopedia: Reassessing the Grasshopper's Origin Story (Imbibe Magazine)

External links may lead to third-party websites.

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FAQ

When is National Crème de Menthe Day?

It is observed on September 15 each year.

What is National Crème de Menthe Day?

National Crème de Menthe Day, observed annually on September 15th, celebrates the sweet, mint-flavored liqueur known for its refreshing taste and distinctive aroma. This versatile spirit, made from mint leaves, is a popular ingredient in cocktails, after-dinner drinks, and desserts. Whether enjoyed in its vibrant green form or as a clear 'white' variety, the day encourages appreciation for this classic cordial and its many uses in mixology and confectionery.

How do people celebrate National Crème de Menthe Day?

Make a Grasshopper cocktail tonight, or try crème de menthe simply poured over ice.

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