The Crème de Menthe just seems to add color and no strong flavor other than to lighten the strong herbals of the chartreuse green with a hint of mint. Overall, a very enjoyable cocktail. ~Ethan Bailey
Shamrock Cocktail
Makes 1
Ingredients
1.5-oz (45 ml) Red Breast Irish Whiskey
1.5-oz (45 ml) Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth
1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) green Chartreuse
1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) Crème de menthe
1.5-oz (45 ml) Red Breast Irish Whiskey
1.5-oz (45 ml) Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth
1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) green Chartreuse
1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) Crème de menthe
Preparation
Source: Hugo R. Ensslin, Recipes for Mixed Drinks (NY: Fox Printing House, 1916) via Boulder Libation.
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