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Peppermint Schnapps

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Peppermint schnapps is a clear, mint-flavored liqueur with a cooling finish, most often poured as a chilled shot or stirred into hot chocolate. Our shelf includes Rumple Minze, Berentzen Icemint, Dr. McGillicuddy's Menthol Mint and Mr. Boston.
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About Peppermint Schnapps

Sharp, clean and cold on the palate, this is the bottle people reach for when the temperature drops. It is made by sweetening a neutral grain spirit and flavoring it with peppermint, which gives the bright menthol bite the style is known for.

Bottlings range from sweet and light to bold and high proof. Rumple Minze is the classic German-style pick for an ice-cold shot, while Berentzen Icemint offers a crisp, cool profile from a German producer. Dr. McGillicuddy's Menthol Mint leans intense, and Mr. Boston and Mohawk are dependable everyday options for mixing.

Pour it straight from the freezer, or try one of two winter standards. The Peppermint Patty adds a shot to hot cocoa with whipped cream on top. The Snowshoe combines equal parts peppermint schnapps and bourbon or brandy, served as a shot or over ice.

Making a Stinger? That drink calls for creme de menthe, a sweeter, thicker mint liqueur. We carry DeKuyper Creme de Menthe and Llord's Creme de Menthe Lite on this page too.

For more flavored styles, from cinnamon to stone fruit, browse our full schnapps collection.

Peppermint Schnapps FAQ

What is peppermint schnapps?

Peppermint schnapps is a sweetened neutral spirit flavored with peppermint, giving it a clear color and a cool, minty finish. American versions are usually sweeter, while German-style bottles like Rumple Minze and Berentzen Icemint taste crisper and drier. It is most often served chilled as a shot or added to hot chocolate.

What is the difference between peppermint schnapps and creme de menthe?

Peppermint schnapps is lighter in body and less sugary, with a sharp mint bite. Creme de menthe is thicker and sweeter, and it comes in green or clear versions. Use Mr. Boston Peppermint Schnapps for cocoa or shots, and DeKuyper Creme de Menthe for a classic Stinger with brandy.

How do you drink peppermint schnapps?

Store it in the freezer and pour it straight as a cold shot, or add an ounce to hot cocoa for a Peppermint Patty. It also mixes with coffee and with bourbon in a Snowshoe. Rumple Minze works well for chilled shots, while Mohawk Peppermint Schnapps is an easy choice for mixing warm drinks.

What is the best peppermint schnapps for hot chocolate?

For hot chocolate, a smoother, sweeter schnapps blends in without overpowering the cocoa. Mr. Boston Peppermint Schnapps and Mohawk Peppermint Schnapps are reliable picks. If you want a stronger mint presence that cuts through rich chocolate and whipped cream, Dr. McGillicuddy's Menthol Mint Schnapps brings more intensity, so start with a smaller pour.

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