After Eight Cocktail
Liqueur · Coupe
Crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream — a drinkable version of the after-dinner chocolate mint.
| Glass | Coupe |
| Garnish | None |
| ABV | 15% |
| Category | dessert |
| Flavor | minty, chocolate, creamy, dessert |
Ingredients
- White Crème de Menthe0.75 oz
- Dark Crème de Cacao0.75 oz
- Heavy Cream1.5 oz
- Mint Sprig1 piece
- Chocolate Shaving1 piece
Method
- Add crème de menthe, crème de cacao, and cream to shaker with ice
- Shake hard
- Double strain into chilled coupe
- Garnish with mint sprig and chocolate shaving
Pro Tips
- Green crème de menthe gives color; white crème de menthe gives flavor without the electric hue.
- Splash in a half-ounce of vodka for backbone if the drink feels too liqueur-heavy.
- Grate dark chocolate on top while the drink is still moving — it sticks to the foam.