Creme de Menthe - Homemade & EASY!

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the freezer cam never gets old

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Sašo behind the camera: 🥶

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Because the cold preserves it well!

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Making 5 liters of Creme de Menthe does feel like a big commit-mint 😂

[@antoinecathelain208]

Or a big com"mint"ment

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if the police catch you make sure you go no commint

My DnD group loved the Grasshopper I've made with your Mint Liqueur! 🤩

[@Niaaal]

He just released the video. How did you make it already?

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​@@Niaaal He is one of the people working with Kevin on Cocktail Time.

[@ellyam991]

​@@Niaaal The essential oil creme de menthe is just that fast!

Like ​@@chrisdimal9869mentioned I'm lucky enough to bring home many liqueurs after a shoot day. 😅

[@christinecamley]

Sounds fabulous!

[@lucaswarner9756]

I love the DIY liqueur videos! They produce such great results compared to most store bought options. I also really appreciate that you included multiple methods for creating the liqueur! Great video as always :)

[@KevinKos]

Thank you!

[@Niaaal]

You keep giving us amazing DIY videos. It's everything I could dream of. Thank you!

[@KevinKos]

Glad you like them! Cheers!

[@jasonbaker1887]

I have 6 different varieties of mint growing at my place and have quite a crop from it each year that yields some very minty tea. Don't know why it hasn't occurred to me to make a liquor with it yet so that's going to be this year's goal. Cheers 🌿

[@KevinKos]

Cheers!

[@fomocorox1989]

Between you and Truffle on the Rocks I am slowly being won over to start making this stuff at home. You’re an inspiration

[@KevinKos]

Awesome! Cheers!

[@netanelizhakov7592]

I've tried your diy with the dry peppermint and it was pretty good! then i did another batch and improved it further. I up the dried mint in the vodka to 12 g and used clean 2 to 1 simple syrup to sweeten it (less vegi and more clean taste that way). That the only alternation actually and it's really good. Thanks for the video! ❤

[@KevinKos]

That's great! Thank you for sharing your improved version! Cheers!

[@Bozemanjustin]

1:38 every year at Christmas time my grandmother would make creme deminth candies

[@kathyschwartz9612]

Thank you, I have been having a hard time finding a “good” Creme de Menthe, now I can make it 🌿

[@KevinKos]

Glad to hear this! Make sure to tell us how do you like it! Cheers 🥂

[@SirZorgulon]

🍃 such an elegant drink! Will have to try this easy DIY

[@KevinKos]

Please do and report back! 🥂

[@clayellis9359]

Great video as always and can't wait to try this at home. Have you ever played around with orange liqueur? Would love to see your take! Cheers

[@KevinKos]

Not yet, but it is a plan 😉🥂

[@pppptkay]

🌿 well this is definitely in the list to try next!

[@KevinKos]

Hope you like it! If you're a fan of After 8 chocolate thins you need to make cacao liqueur as well and make the Grasshopper! 🍫🌿

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I love the way you say essential öls

[@KevinKos]

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[@robifiser]

I think I shouldn't like the Grasshopper as much as I do 😂❤🍃🌿

[@KevinKos]

Don't worry, I added less sugar to both mint and cacao liqueurs! 😜

[@tucopacifico]

Grasshoppers are delicious, and the diy crème de menthe should make some refreshing cocktails this spring. Maybe something color-appropriate for St Patrick’s day……🍀🌿

[@KevinKos]

Great idea! 🍀

[@mazer1996]

Great Video as Always!!

[@KevinKos]

Thanks! Cheers! 🥂

[@MattEbbers-to6ut]

🌿grasshoppers are what our parents got for us as kids when we went to “fancy” restaurants. They would make them with vanilla ice cream instead of cream. Blend it up, good stuff!

[@KevinKos]

That's a great memory, thanks for sharing!

[@GeorgiiBatalov]

I'm usually making mint liquor 2 ways 50g of dried mint and 100g of fresh mint and 1 litre of 96% alcohol in souse vide, and after that i mix it with syrup or do distillation in distillator.

[@mendeltaieb8358]

Wonderful! Is it possible to make grapefruit liqueur with the same process (by using grapefruit essential oil) ?

[@TheWhiteDragon3]

Fun fact, the method of using high proof alcohol to dissolve essential oil is the same process by which the concentrated flavor base of modern sodas are made. The original Coca Cola recipe called their flavor concentrate the "7x mixture", and this stuff is *POTENT* with only a _tiny_ amount present in a can of soda, so do be very particular in your measurements when using your own essential oil so that you don't start seeing colors.

[@KevinKos]

Thanks for sharing!

[@nakoe7]

Thank you so much for these super detailed and explained DIY videos. I've learned here more than behind the bar. Is there a way to make Creme de menthe from freah spearmint or peppermint?

[@PolPotsPieHole]

love Grasshoppers.......yes I am old

[@KevinKos]

Enjoy what you love! 😎

[@My_tie]

I can't thank you enough for your online calculators! I use them constantly. With this video tho, I feel there's a much needed step! How can we make our OWN mint extraction? I don't look for root beer extract in a homemade root beer recipe. I love your channel cuz you pay attn to detail. Can we have this detail? Please? 😊❤

[@My_tie]

Also, I think you're reading my mind. Was thinking of making the grasshopper as an andes candies for st Patty's Day and Viola! Cocktail time shows me a beautiful grasshopper ❤

[@seattlegrrlie]

oh I love a grasshopper, it's been a while and I should go enjoy one.

[@KevinKos]

Cheers!

[@christinecamley]

Kevin this sounds delicious!!

[@KevinKos]

Thanks, Christine! Cheers

[@christinecamley]

@@KevinKos YW Kevin!! 🙂

[@Shayeta]

When you said home dried mint wasn't as good, were you using Spearmint or Peppermint?

[@nickculpitt6066]

Hi Kevin, love the videos. Random question, just arrived in Ljubljana for a week, any bars or interesting spirits stores you'd recommend?

[@KevinKos]

Hit me up on Instagram so I give you some places. Cheers!

[@aaron-kirk]

Do you think either liqueur will start devolving in flavor after a while? Or does the ascorbic acid keep it tasting fresh?

[@KevinKos]

The one with a mint tea will start changing in a while, while the oil one should stay the same for a long time.

[@regalraccoon]

Great video! I love the different options. If anyone knows where to get a steam distiller (not the industrial variety) in Europe, shoot me a message - I've been looking for one.

[@tzor]

🍃A very interesting video.

[@KevinKos]

Thank you very much!

[@bodhisativaa]

I was wondering if mint liqueur would go well in a quick mojito ? So rum, mint liqueur, lime, sugar syrup.

[@KevinKos]

It would be a bit different than the classic, but for sure worth a try!

[@mattia_carciola]

I *hop* on the train of sweet and fresh cocktails lovers! Grasshopper never [leaves] disappointed! Edit. One question that lingers around from the creme de cacao video: if someone has some good white chocolate (the pricey line of my supermarket even has actual vanilla beans and you can see the dots) can it be used instead of the cacao butter to get a more intense flavour? Maybe adding few nibs like the makers of the one you got as a gift.

[@KevinKos]

Not sure since it will dissolve more than just oils from butter. But it's worth giving it a shot.

[@mattia_carciola]

@@KevinKos if I'll try I'll surely say that under the video

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Aromatic oils were realy comon in liquer making in 19. and 20. century and yoday are comonly used. Liquers are my hoby, if you vant in can give jou come recipes. Intresting video to

[@KevinKos]

Thanks! I would love to have a look at your recipes if you are willing to share them. You can reach out to me on Instagram. Cheers!

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[@nicolahohler3578]

Great! I am experimenting with mint tea in cocktail for over a year now (cordials, mojitos, Hugos, prebatches etc.) But the color always bothers me. Is there any way to make it clear?

[@brianherman503]

I bet a milk wash would work. Kevin has several videos where he clarifies cocktail that should give you the process.

[@KevinKos]

Agar agar clarification will make it clearer, and Ascorbic acid will make it less brown.

[@MartinDoudoroffLLC]

Cool stuff. To-date, however, I’ve found that anything creme de menthe can do, Branca Menta can do better (with the obvious exception of make your drink green).

[@KevinKos]

Interesting take! Cheers

[@CyrusBluebird]

Can it be called "Creme de Menthe" if the sugar content is below 30%?

[@KevinKos]

Looked it up on Difford's Guide and it says: "In the EEC liqueurs named 'crème' must contain a minimum sugar content of 200g per litre, with the exception of blackcurrant (crème de cassis) which must contain 400g per litre."

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🍃 I’m always a little concerned when using essential oils in a liquor, the difference between a good drink and poisoning myself can be a bit scary 😂

[@KevinKos]

Haha I know what you mean! And it's good that you're careful. Stay safe out there, cheers!

[@Stidi84]

Easy to make 😂😂😂

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Why not instead making a liqueur that is widely available from very good makers you make an ingredient used in many old cocktails that is virtually unavailable like calisaya or byrrh? It would be absolutely wicked!

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