Crème de menthe
Crème de Menthe ( French menthe = mint , literally "mint cream") is a traditional name for peppermint liqueurs . The addition "Crème de ..." or German "... -Cream" indicates a particularly high sugar content. Crèmes de Menthe are available in both colorless and green colors, with the two variants usually having little or no difference in taste.
Because of its very intense mint taste, Crèmes de Menthe are rarely drunk neat, but can be served as a digestif on crushed ice as a frappé . The peppermint liqueurs are popular as a mix ingredient in cocktails , for example the Grasshopper and the Stinger (brandy, crème de menthe).
In the European Union, the addition "Crème de ..." or German "... -Cream" may only be used as a sales name if the liqueur contains at least 250 g sugar per liter, expressed as invert sugar . In general, only 100 g of sugar per liter are required for liqueurs. As with all spirits, the alcohol content is at least 15% vol. , Usually between 15 and 30% vol. Depending on the manufacturer. The term “creme de ...” can also be supplemented by the term “liqueur”. In principle, only natural flavorings and flavor extracts are permitted for peppermint liqueurs, the use of food coloring is permitted.
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- ↑ Spirits Regulation EC No. 110/2008 (PDF) , Appendix II No. 33.
- ↑ Spirits Regulation EC No. 110/2008 (PDF) , Appendix II No. 32 c) ii).