Mint
Cocktails with Mint
Fresh-mint drinks — Mojito, Mint Julep, Southside, and other shaken or crushed-ice classics that need a bunch of mint, not crème de menthe.
This hub groups recipes that call for mint or mint leaves. Crème de menthe drinks (Grasshopper, Stinger) are liqueur-based and are not listed here. Slap or gently muddle the mint; don’t shred it into bitterness.
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Mint Julep
refreshing herbal boozy -
Mojito
refreshing fruity herbal -
Old Cuban
refreshing herbal sparkling -
Southside
sour refreshing herbal
Mint cocktail FAQ
Which mint cocktails can I make at home?
Mojito and Mint Julep if you have rum or bourbon plus sugar and ice. Southside is a gin sour with mint; Old Cuban adds aged rum, lime, bitters, and Champagne.
Is crème de menthe the same as fresh mint?
No. Fresh mint is an herb; crème de menthe is a sweet liqueur. Pantry matching keeps them separate.