Giffard Creme de Menthe Liqeuer 70 cl 21%

Fresh peppermint, grown and distilled the French way - Giffard's Creme de Menthe is the liqueur that set the entire house in motion back in 1885.

Expert's Description

Giffard's Creme de Menthe Liqueur is a French herbal liqueur at 21% ABV, made from peppermint leaves infused in alcohol, from the French liqueur house Giffard.

Giffard is a French, family-owned liqueur house from Angers in the Loire Valley, founded in 1885 by the pharmacist and herbalist Émile Giffard, who invented a white mint liqueur with digestive properties. Its success led him to convert his pharmacy into a distillery, and today - five generations later - the house is still family-run, producing more than 60 fruit and herbal liqueurs for bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts around the world. The Giffard Classic Liqueurs range is crafted with a focus on natural ingredients, authentic flavours and classic French craftsmanship, delivering a reliable and versatile base for any cocktail.

Taste

The nose is peppery and herbal, with clear notes of peppermint sweets and spice. The palate offers mint candy, fresh spearmint and a creamy sweetness that ties it all together. The finish is sweet, herbal and menthol-fresh, and lingers for a long time.

Specifications

Name: Creme de Menthe Liqueur
Producer: Giffard
Region/Country: Angers, France
Type: French Herbal Liqueur
Main Ingredients/Flavourings: Peppermint leaves infused in alcohol, sugar
ABV: 21%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 3180290151105
Serving Suggestion: neat over crushed ice, in classic cocktails like a Grasshopper and Stinger, or as a flavouring for ice cream and desserts

Flavour Profile

Mint · Spiced · Creamy · Fresh

Did You Know?

Did you know that Giffard's very first product back in 1885 was a mint liqueur? Pharmacist Émile Giffard invented a white mint liqueur with digestive properties, and that success laid the foundation for the entire liqueur house. Today's Creme de Menthe is a direct descendant of that original product.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Giffard Creme de Menthe Liqueur

What is Giffard's Creme de Menthe Liqueur made from?

It is made from peppermint leaves infused in alcohol with added sugar, and has an ABV of 21%.

What does Giffard's Creme de Menthe taste like?

It tastes of mint candy and fresh spearmint with a creamy sweetness and a long, menthol-fresh finish.

How is Creme de Menthe best served?

Neat over crushed ice or in classic cocktails like a Grasshopper and Stinger.

What's the difference between Giffard's Creme de Menthe and plain mint syrup?

Creme de Menthe is a real liqueur at 21% ABV, while a mint syrup is alcohol-free and purely a sweet flavouring.

Do you have a cocktail recipe with Creme de Menthe?

Yes, see our Mint & Cookies cocktail, where mint and chocolate come together beautifully.

Who is Giffard?

Giffard is a French, family-owned liqueur house from Angers, founded in 1885 by the pharmacist Émile Giffard, whose very first product was a mint liqueur.